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Greater Blue-eared Starling
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Greater Blue-eared Starling (Lamprotornis chalybaeus nordmanni)

when the sun's in the right position (they always seem to hop straight into the shade), the colours of these guys are really striking
Habitat
Rest camp
Location
Satara, Kruger N.P., South Africa
Date taken
29.9.2018
Scientific name
Lamprotornis chalybaeus nordmanni
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mk11, 100-400 Mk11
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Opus Editor
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OMG!!! He really is stunning, isn't he Max!!! Those iridescent colours are truly beautiful.

I think this is an improvement on the current Opus image, so I'll switch it for your one shortly. Many thanks for sharing it with us lad.
 
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Opus Editor
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A gorgeous Starling and a top notch image of it!
 
WOW!!! what a beauty, Max!!! splendid iridescent colors and love that yellow eye, top quality portrait, many tfs!!!
 
Amazing colours, Max, and an outstanding study of this beautiful starling.
 
Opus Editor
Supporter
Love that expression ... fabulous detail and color ... tfs, Max ...
 

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