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Ruppell's Long-tailed Starling
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Ruppell's Long-tailed Starling (Lamprotornis purpuropterus)

On the forest floor, in the morning low light, the iridescent colours of the Ruppell's Long-tailed Starling were catching the eye.
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Habitat
Forest
Location
Nakuru - Kenya
Date taken
29 September 2013
Scientific name
Lamprotornis purpuropterus
Equipment used
Canon 7D + EF 400/5.6
drkishore
Looks like there are many birds out here trying to outdo the peacock in the iridescence of their plumage and this looks like a strong contender!!!! Well done on this fabulous capture!!!! TFS!!!
 
Stanley Jones
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Brilliant capture of this fabulous starling showing those brilliant iridescent colors. Fantastic Cristian!!!!
 

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