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jmorlan

Cape Starling (Lamprotornis nitens)

Carrying a small gecko, probably Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko. The light has to be just right to see the glossy colors on this bird. Endemic to Southern Africa, this attractive common species is sometimes called "Red-shouldered Glossy-Starling" (reddish lesser coverts usually concealed) or "Cape Glossy Starling." Males and females are similar.
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Location
Lalibela Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Date taken
13 December 2024
Scientific name
Lamprotornis nitens
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This is a stunning bird Joe and you've captured his beautiful colours so well!!

Wonderful work my friend, thanks.
 

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Category
Africa
Added by
jmorlan
Date added
View count
115
Comment count
2

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/6.5
Focal length
247.0 mm
Exposure time
1/400 second(s)
ISO
500
Filename
CapeStarlingIMG_2230.jpg
File size
466.3 KB
Date taken
Wed, 13 November 2024 11:29 AM
Dimensions
1024px x 960px

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