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Greater Blue-eared Starling

Lamprotornis chalybaeus

Description:

± 20 cm - blue bird with black line over eyes

Habitat:

Also sitting on a rhino with the oxpeckers.

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Greater Blue-eared Starling
Lamprotornis chalybaeus Greater Blue-eared Starling


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3 Comments

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

It was the best trip ever! I've only edited 4 days sightings, 7 days to go!! I need to take less photos ;) - exciting spots coming soon!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 10 years ago

You're welcome Dez! In Kruger you're right at the edge of their range. It looks like your trip there was wonderful :-)

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

Thanks so much Daniele! Birds are my weakness and I just could not find this blue beauty in my books!

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Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Spotted on Mar 24, 2014
Submitted on Apr 20, 2014

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