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Long-tailed Glossy Starling

Long-tailed Glossy Starling

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The Long-tailed Glossy Starling is a large and elegant African starling, unmistakable due to its exceptionally long, graduated tail and brilliant iridescent blue-green plumage. It is a truly magnificent sight.
Where to spot
Widespread across a broad band of sub-Saharan Africa, from West to East, inhabiting savannas, open woodlands, farmlands, and parks.
How to spot
Its immense tail and brilliant glossy blue-green plumage are immediately recognizable. Look for them in open areas, often in small groups or pairs.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen foraging on the ground or perching prominently. Resident and observable year-round.
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File:Long-tailed Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus).jpg
File:Flickr - tj.haslam - Long-tailed Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lamprotornis caudatus -Dakar -Senegal-2007.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lamprotornis caudatus -Gambia-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lamprotornis caudatus 82763184.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lamprotornis caudatus 95507440.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lamprotornis caudatus 95509844.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Long-tailed Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The elongated tail feathers of this species can sometimes be longer than its body, a feature prominently displayed during its undulating flight.
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