Purple Starling

Lamprotornis purpureus

The purple starling (Lamprotornis purpureus), also known as the purple glossy starling, is a member of the starling family of birds. It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal and north Zaire east to Sudan and west Kenya. This common passerine is typically found in open woodland and cultivation. The adults of these stocky 22–23 cm long birds have a metallic purple head and body, and glossy green wings. They have a short tail and a yellow eye. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are much duller, with grey underparts and a brown iris.
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Charlotte Cheetham
Tuesday 28 Feb 2023 - 3:36pm
The Gambia
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Peter Cheetham
Saturday 25 Feb 2023 - 2:00pm
The Gambia
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Charlotte Cheetham
Saturday 25 Feb 2023 - 1:15pm
The Gambia
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Charlotte Cheetham
Saturday 25 Feb 2023 - 10:21am
The Gambia
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