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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML201994841
eBird checklist S65199601
Report
rating 4
4 ratings
Robert Humphries
21 Oct 2016
Limpopo, South Africa
Media notes
A Cape Starling stealing scraps from a barbeque. Cape Starlings (Lamprotornis ni
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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML201830491
eBird checklist S65138610
Report
rating 4
4 ratings
Greg Baker
2 Dec 2007
Erongo, Namibia
Media notes
An adult standing on a log with the remains of food on its bill. Elevation: 1227
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Behaviors
Carrying food
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML201830341
eBird checklist S65138609
Report
rating 4
4 ratings
Greg Baker
1 Dec 2007
Erongo, Namibia
Media notes
An adult briefly singing and later disgorging a pellet. Elevation: 1453 m. Date
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Sounds
Song
Behaviors
Flying; Vocalizing
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML201758071
eBird checklist S65139953
Report
rating 4
4 ratings
Philip Griffin
5 Aug 2000
Ghanzi, Botswana
Media notes
A bird feeding on dry grass. Subspecies phoenicopterus. Elevation: 994 m. Date a
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Behaviors
Foraging or eating
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML200941511
eBird checklist S64962613
Report
rating 4
4 ratings
Tom Heijnen
16 Nov 2017
Northern Cape, South Africa
Media notes
Bird on a pole, showing it's glossy plumage. Elevation: 951 m. Date added to IBC
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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML200941501
eBird checklist S64962613
Report
rating 4
4 ratings
Tom Heijnen
16 Nov 2017
Northern Cape, South Africa
Media notes
Bird sitting on wooden structure and calling. Elevation: 951 m. Date added to IB
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Sounds
Call
Behaviors
Vocalizing
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML201111641
eBird checklist S65006915
Report
rating 3
6 ratings
Yoel jimenez
3 Oct 2016
Limpopo, South Africa
Media notes
A bird foraging around. Elevation: 1032 m. Date added to IBC: October 27, 2016.
Behaviors
Foraging or eating
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML201156651
eBird checklist S65003813
Report
rating 3
4 ratings
Juan Sanabria
1 Aug 2013
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Media notes
A numerous group in a tree, and views of one individual. Elevation: 876 m. Date
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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML201148711
eBird checklist S65003813
Report
rating 3
4 ratings
Juan Sanabria
1 Aug 2013
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Media notes
On top of a tree. Elevation: 876 m. Date added to IBC: June 23, 2016.
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML201145991
eBird checklist S65003813
Report
rating 3
4 ratings
Juan Sanabria
1 Aug 2013
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Media notes
A bird in a tree. Elevation: 876 m. Date added to IBC: June 23, 2016.
Age and sex
Unknown age, Unknown sex - 1
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML200941691
eBird checklist S64962613
Report
rating 3
4 ratings
Tom Heijnen
16 Nov 2017
Northern Cape, South Africa
Media notes
A bird hopping on the floor into the kitchen, showing its fabulous glossy plumag
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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML200855301
eBird checklist S64969025
Report
rating 3
4 ratings
Conan Guard
10 Jan 2009
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Media notes
Adult scavenging in dung pile. Elevation: 200 m. Date added to IBC: June 22, 201
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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML608887034
eBird checklist S147997646
Report
rating 4
1 rating
Hervé JACOB
23 Aug 2023
Benguela, Angola
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML263954281
eBird checklist S73789259
Report
rating 4
1 rating
Greg Baker
20 Mar 2020
North-West, Botswana
Media notes
An adult perched on a broken tree.
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML243554751
eBird checklist S70194870
Report
rating 4
1 rating
Greg Baker
27 Jan 2020
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Media notes
An adult standing and briefly preening on a rock.
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML243554551
eBird checklist S70194870
Report
rating 4
1 rating
Greg Baker
27 Jan 2020
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Media notes
Various views of perched adults.
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML241884411
eBird checklist S70194872
Report
rating 4
1 rating
Greg Baker
25 Jan 2020
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Media notes
A moulting adult drinking at a waterhole.
Age and sex
Adult, Unknown sex - 1
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML238915711
eBird checklist S69667300
Report
rating 4
1 rating
Greg Baker
24 Jan 2020
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Media notes
An individual drinking at a waterhole.
Age and sex
Adult, Unknown sex - 1
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML269414711
eBird checklist S74588925
Report
rating 3
1 rating
Robert Humphries
14 Feb 2020
Mpumalanga, South Africa
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML201249261
eBird checklist S64819166
Report
rating 2
4 ratings
Josep del Hoyo
20 Jul 1998
Oshikoto, Namibia
Media notes
Several birds feeding in a picnic area. Subspecies phoenicopterus. Elevation: 10
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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML201249251
eBird checklist S64819166
Report
rating 2
4 ratings
Josep del Hoyo
20 Jul 1998
Oshikoto, Namibia
Media notes
A bird resting on a rock. Subspecies phoenicopterus. Elevation: 1087 m. Date add
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Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML255834901
eBird checklist S72457872
Report
Robert Humphries
25 Jan 2020
Limpopo, South Africa
Cape Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
ML228629691
eBird checklist S64960100
Report
Juan Manuel Pérez de Ana
28 Jul 2016
Mpumalanga, South Africa