Slender-billed Starling
Slender-billed Starling
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A dark starling with a distinctive long, slender, and slightly decurved bill, native to the montane regions of East Africa.
Where to spot
Montane forests and rocky gorges in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
How to spot
Look for its dark plumage with rufous primary patches (visible in flight) and its uniquely long, slender, and curved bill. Often seen clinging to cliffs or foraging in trees.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day.
Where to spot
Montane forests and rocky gorges in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
How to spot
Look for its dark plumage with rufous primary patches (visible in flight) and its uniquely long, slender, and curved bill. Often seen clinging to cliffs or foraging in trees.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Slender-billed Starling's specialized bill is adapted for probing into crevices for insects and extracting nectar from flowers, making it an important pollinator in its habitat.
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