Sharp-tailed Starling
Lamprotornis acuticaudus
Northern woodlands. General uniformly glossy blue; black ear patch; red eye.
Starlings
LC
Locally Rare
Description
Fairly common, localised resident. Identified by wedge-shaped tail. General coloration like [Cape Starling] but has black ear-patch, blue flanks and red (male) or orange (female) eyes. Immature has grey underparts, the feathers tipped buff. Calls ‘wirri wirri’ in flight. Occurs in deciduous woodland of the northeast.
Quick Facts
Size
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Names
A: Spitsstertglansspreeu
G: Keilschwanz-Glanzstar
Bird Family
A well-known family of frugivorous and insectivorous birds with strong, slightly decurved bills and strong legs. Many species form flocks, especially when roosting. Their calls are mainly various unmusical squeaks and squawks. Several species have adapted to town life and two have been introduced from other countries. Unless otherwise stated, the immatures resemble adults.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Occurs in deciduous woodland of the northeast.
