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Superb Spreo Starling

Superb Spreo Starling

Scientific Name: Lamprotornis superbus

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These starlings have a long and loud song consisting of trills and chatters. There are several harsh calls, the most complex of which is described as "a shrill, screeching skerrrreeee-cherrrroo-tcherreeeeeet.

Natural Habitat

They live in the savannah and can be found in the thornbush and acacia areas, open woodland, lakeshore woodlands, gardens and cultivated fields.

Diet

Insects, seeds, and fruit.  

Additional image of a Superb Spreo Starling at Paultons Park highlighting detailed feather texture and vivid colouring
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