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Superb Starling
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Superb Starling (Lamprotornis superbus)

The Superb Starling (Lamprotornis superbus) is a member of the starling family of birds. It can commonly be found in North East Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
This species is 18 to 19 cm.
Habitat
Open scrub and woodland, including gardens and cultivated areas, most below 2200 m.
Location
Yabello (Ethiopia)
Date taken
22-08-2008
Scientific name
Lamprotornis superbus
Equipment used
Nikon D300
WOW he really is superb - a beautiful capture of this aptly named bird :t::t::t:
 
A superb capture of a stunning species - or should that be stunning capture of a superb species ;)
Very well taken :t:
 
This bird certainly is superb, beautiful capture of this very pretty coloured Starling, good work Pete. I have borrowed this to my faves, thanks.
 

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Africa
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Peter van Zoest
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