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Iris Glossy-starling

Coccycolius iris

Description:

It is a small starling, about 6-8 cm long. The bird feeds on figs, Haronga berries and other fruit, seeds, ants and small insects.

Habitat:

Aqua Terra Zoo Vienna; in the wilde: West Africa. Lowlands and savanna of Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and Sierra Leone.

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2 Comments

Saarbrigger
Saarbrigger 12 years ago

Yes, I think so too. The green looks for me a bit like the Jaguar green. Nice.

Carolina
Carolina 12 years ago

Beautiful green color!

Saarbrigger
Spotted by
Saarbrigger

Wien, Wien, Austria

Spotted on Jan 4, 2012
Submitted on Jan 8, 2012

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