Rüppell's (Long-tailed) Starling
Lamprotornis purpuroptera
Lamprotornis purpuroptera
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Rüppell's (Long-tailed) Starling Lamprotornis purpuroptera |
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Rüppell's starling, also called Rüppell's long-tailed or glossy starling, is seen in northern and western Tanzania. Note the white eye and long graduated tail. The immature (slideshow #1 & 4) is browner and has dark eyes. All of these photos were taken in the Serengeti. The top photo is courtesy of Eric Simon. The left 2nd row photo is courtesy of Paul Oliver and the left lower photo is courtesy of Tom Nicholls; click it to see 18 enlargements. |
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