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Violet-backed Starling

Cinnyricinclus leucogaster

Description:

That bird was restless and was almost impossible to approach. The picture is a little bit blurred, but that's the best one I have.

Habitat:

Found widely in woodland of mainland sub-Saharan Africa.

Notes:

Also called Plum-coloured Starling or Amethyst Starling.

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1 Comment

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Gorgeous color!

Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, North West, South Africa

Spotted on Dec 31, 2009
Submitted on Mar 18, 2012

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