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Greater Blue-eared Starling

Lamprotornis chalybaeus

Photo by Smith Zoo
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Field Notes

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

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Greater Blue-eared Starling

Lamprotornis chalybaeus

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Comments (3)
Smith Zoo
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
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
Thanks so much Daniele! Birds are my weakness and I just could not find this blue beauty in my books!

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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Wildlife of Southern Africa

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PublishedApril 20, 2014

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