Superb Starling Lamprotornis superbus
Ethiopia
January 2014
When one is only accustomed to seeing Common Starling Sturnus vulgaris on a regular basis, African starlings are a phenomenal experience. Superb Starling was common, at times abundant, on our journey through Ethiopia, with the Horn of Africa comprising the largest area of its range. It became a very familiar species, but never failed to elicit appreciative looks.
Beautiful Starlings, they look like our Starling/Jackdaw.
ReplyDeleteHello David,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful starlings with amazing colors.
Greetings Irma
What a fantastic Starling! Like you, I'm really only used to introduced Common Starlings, although we do have Metallic Starlings in north Queensland - not a patch on these though!
ReplyDeleteŚwietne:)
ReplyDeleteThat's one bird with a well-deserved name!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this bird has lovely colors. Would like to see one in the future.
ReplyDeleteThese birds have a beautiful coloration.Greetings!
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning bird and its name is well deserved!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots!
I remember seeing them in the Kruger park...
What a beautiful colors, these birds David,
ReplyDeleteand you know them nicely to "catch".
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ReplyDeleteAll the best David and a lot of interesting bird observation!