Superb Starling

Lamprotornis (prev. Spreo) superbus

Superb Starling
Superb Starling
Both the English and scientific names of the Superb Starling refer to its beautiful plumage blending glossy metallic blue and turquoise with warm russet bordered with white and black (the face).
The eyes have a white iris and black pupil. It comes from East Africa. Male and female have similar plumage.
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It is a good mimic of other birds' sounds.
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