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File:Estornino de Rüppell (Lamprotornis purpuroptera), Terekeka, Sudán del Sur, 2024-01-28, DD 121.jpg

Rüppell's Starling

Rüppell's Starling

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Rüppell's Starling is an iridescent starling from East Africa, featuring a deeply glossy purple-blue head and upperparts, with a contrasting darker belly. It is a stunning bird in good light.
Where to spot
Primarily found in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, and parts of Uganda and Kenya, inhabiting dry savannas, acacia woodlands, and thornbush.
How to spot
Look for the distinct iridescent purple-blue sheen on its head and back, contrasting with its darker underparts. Scan acacia trees and open, arid landscapes.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident species.
File:Estornino de Rüppell (Lamprotornis purpuroptera), Terekeka, Sudán del Sur, 2024-01-28, DD 121.jpg
File:Estornino de Rüppell (Lamprotornis purpuroptera), Terekeka, Sudán del Sur, 2024-01-28, DD 122.jpg
File:Estornino de Rüppell (Lamprotornis purpuroptera), parque nacional del Lago Mburo, Uganda, 2024-02-01, DD 22.jpg
File:Lamprotornis purpuroptera 173528397.jpg
File:Lamprotornis purpuroptera 190285887.jpg
File:Lamprotornis purpuroptera 190287909.jpg
File:Lamprotornis purpuroptera 190288419.jpg
File:Rueppell's Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera).jpg
File:Rueppell's Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) gait.jpg
File:Estornino de Rüppell (Lamprotornis purpuroptera), Terekeka, Sudán del Sur, 2024-01-28, DD 121.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Estornino de Rüppell (Lamprotornis purpuroptera), Terekeka, Sudán del Sur, 2024-01-28, DD 122.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Estornino de Rüppell (Lamprotornis purpuroptera), parque nacional del Lago Mburo, Uganda, 2024-02-01, DD 22.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lamprotornis purpuroptera 173528397.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lamprotornis purpuroptera 190285887.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lamprotornis purpuroptera 190287909.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lamprotornis purpuroptera 190288419.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rueppell's Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rueppell's Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis purpuroptera) gait.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These starlings are known for their strong family bonds, often staying in small groups and cooperatively raising young.
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