🌍 Wattled Starling (Creatophora cinerea) The Wattled Starling is a medium-sized bird, mainly grey with a white rump and black flight feathers. Breeding males sport a distinctive featherless yellow and black head with dangling black wattles on the crown and throat. It is a nomadic species distributed widely across eastern and southern Africa, preferring open, arid habitats and grasslands. Highly gregarious, they are found in large, erratic flocks that move in response to abundant insect food sources, such as locust swarms, and they breed colonially. No subspecies are recognised. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Fun fact: During the breeding season the male bird becomes almost completely bald on its head and develops dramatic, fleshy, black wattles on its forehead and throat. These features recede and the feathers grow back once the season is over! 📷: Photo by dragh via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/starling-bird-animal-feathers-8925834/ WXPA

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🌍 Superb Starling (Lamprotornis superbus) The Superb Starling is a small glossy starling with a black face. It has an iridescent blue-green neck, shoulders, back, and wings, and a striking orange belly and chest. A thin white band separates the orange and blue, while its eyes are a pale, creamy yellow. These social birds are found in the open woodlands and savannas of East Africa, from Sudan to Tanzania. They are active and often forage on the ground for insects and fruit in small, noisy flocks. 2.5 Flash (Edited) No subspecies are currently recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Jürgen_Bierlein via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-trees-animal-wildlife-nature-7489796/ XQXB

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🌍🌏 Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) The common starling is a medium-sized bird, appearing black with a glossy green and purple iridescence up close. In winter, they are covered in bright white spots. Juveniles are grey-brown. They are widely distributed across Eurasia, and introduced in North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, thriving in urban, suburban, and agricultural areas. Common starlings are highly gregarious and noisy. They forage on the ground for insects and fruit. Famous for their aerial "murmurations"—large, coordinated flocks performing intricate displays at dusk—they are also known for mimicking other bird calls and squabbling at feeders. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Around twelve subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by TheOtherKev via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/starling-bird-perched-lampost-5011486/ BKDW

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🌏 Common myna (Acridotheres tristis) The common myna, or Indian myna (sometimes spelled mynah), is a medium-sized, stocky bird, typically dark brown with a glossy black head, yellow bill, eye-patch, and legs. It has prominent white wing patches visible in flight. Native to Asia, its distribution has expanded globally due to introductions, making it a highly invasive species in many regions including Australia, South Africa, and parts of Europe and North America. They are ground-foraging omnivores, often seen in pairs or small flocks in urban and agricultural areas. Their behaviour is characterized by their bold, noisy, and aggressive nature, frequently displacing native birds and competing for resources. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Two subspecies are recognised. 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-ornithology-common-myna-7018303/ GMOY

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🌍 Golden-breasted starling (Lamprotornis regius) The golden-breasted starling, also known as the royal starling, is a species of glossy starling found in Africa. It is named after its vibrant golden-yellow breast feathers that contrast with it's mostly blue-black plumage. This glossy starling has a distinctive appearance with its long tail, strong beak, and white eyes. Its feathers have a glossy, metallic sheen, reflecting iridescent shades of blue, green, and purple in different lighting conditions. The wings are rounded, enabling agile flight. The golden-breasted starling is primarily found in woodland areas, savannas, and open grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa. Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Tobi127 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/royal-starling-bird-songbird-nature-9455862/ XTXE

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🌍 Cape starling (Lamprotornis nitens) The Cape starling, also known as red-shouldered glossy-starling or Cape glossy starling, is a small, iridescent bird native to southern Africa. It has a glossy black plumage that shimmers with green, purple, and blue hues. They are social birds that live in flocks and are often seen perched on wires or flying in acrobatic displays. Cape starlings are omnivores and feed on insects, fruits, and nectar. Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pixabairis via Pixabay WTPX

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