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Lamprotornis purpureus
The Purple Glossy Starling is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal and north Zaire east to Sudan and west Kenya. Like most starlings, it is fairly omnivorous, eating fruit and insects.
Savannah woodlands, especially with fruiting figs. Open woodland and cultivation. Occurs up to 1500m.
Spotted on Aug 22, 2011
Submitted on Feb 7, 2012
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striking eye and plumage
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Lovely!
That's one showy bird!