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Sharp-tailed Starling

Sharp-tailed Starling

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The Sharp-tailed Starling is a distinctive African starling, recognizable by its pointed, wedge-shaped tail and overall glossy dark plumage that shimmers with purple and green iridescence. It has striking yellow eyes.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, inhabiting a range of habitats from savannas and woodlands to agricultural areas, often near water.
How to spot
Its unique sharp, pointed tail and glossy dark plumage with yellow eyes are key features. Look for them foraging on the ground in open, grassy or cultivated areas.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident throughout its range.
File:Lamprotornis acuticaudus, Cuanavale-rivier, Birding Weto, a.jpg
File:Lamprotornis acuticaudus Keulemans.jpg
File:Lamprotornis acuticaudus, Cuanavale-rivier, Birding Weto, a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lamprotornis acuticaudus Keulemans.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This starling often forages in groups on the ground, probing the soil for insects and small invertebrates with its pointed bill.
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