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Glossy starling

Lamprotornis sp.

Glossy starling (Lamprotornis sp.)

Photo : Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

KrugerCommon
Masai MaraCommon
AmboseliCommon
TsavoCommon
Points10 and up

Metallic blue and green plumage that changes with the light.

Tracker tip

🎯 Burchell's starling in Kruger, superb starling in Kenya.

Where to see it

Kruger : common · Masai Mara : common · Amboseli : common · Tsavo : common

FAQ

Where can I see a glossy starling on safari?

The glossy starling lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (common).

How do I recognise a glossy starling?

Metallic blue and green plumage that changes with the light. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Lamprotornis sp.) offline.

Don't confuse it with