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Golden Breasted Starling

Lamprotornis regius

Photo by Chris79
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Description:

A beautiful Golden Breasted Starling spotted in Samburu, Kenya.

Can reach a body length of about 35 cm (14 in). The adult has a metallic green head and upper back, bright golden yellow breast and belly, dark bill and legs, white iris and metallic violet blue on wings, back, neck and its long tail feathers.

Reference Links:

Golden-breasted starling - Wikipedia

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