This common bird is typically found in open woodland and cultivated areas in tropical Africa. These starlings are truly sociable and very noisy, with typical starling squeaks and chattering.
The Purple Starling builds a nest in hole. The normal clutch is two eggs.
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The adults of these stocky 22–23 cm long birds have a metallic purple head and body, and glossy green wings. They have a short tail and a yellow eye. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are much duller, with grey under parts and a brown iris.
Like most starlings, the Purple Glossy Starling eats many types of different foods, including, fruit and insects.
Photographed at Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL
The Purple Starling builds a nest in hole. The normal clutch is two eggs.
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The adults of these stocky 22–23 cm long birds have a metallic purple head and body, and glossy green wings. They have a short tail and a yellow eye. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are much duller, with grey under parts and a brown iris.
Like most starlings, the Purple Glossy Starling eats many types of different foods, including, fruit and insects.
Photographed at Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL
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