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Superb Starling


Superb Starling
Photo Information
Copyright: John Samson (sumo) (20)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-16 15:38
Viewed: 450
Points: 6
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From Wikipedia:

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 (7 to 7.5 inches) long. Adults have black heads and iridescent blue-to-green back, upper breast, wings, and tail. The belly is red-orange, separated from the blue breast by a white bar. The undertail coverts and the wing linings are white. Juveniles have duller plumage with no more than a suggestion of the white breast band. Their irises are brown, later grayish white, eventually the adult's cream-color.

The Superb Starling has a long and loud song consisting of trills and chatters. At midday it gives a softer song of repeated phrases. There are several harsh calls, the most complex of which is described as "a shrill, screeching skerrrreeee-cherrrroo-tcherreeeeeet."

This species feeds on the ground.
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What a beautiful picture; stunning colors. The plain background and your focus makes the subject stand out. Thank you, John, for sharing; and thank you for the information about this species.

David

Hello John,
Nice capture, very beautiful vivid colors, the blues are so vibrant, very nice contrast, good sharpness and depth of field, excellent pose and nice catchlight.
Angela

Welcome to trekearth

Hello John,
Nice capture of the Superb Starling. Excellent POV. Good sharpness. Lovely colours.
TFS,
Smitha.

Hello John,
Beautiful photo of this Superb Starling. Excellent colours, POV and good sharpness. DOF and BG are very good.
Regards,
Peter

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