Golden-Breasted Starling

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Photo of Golden-Breasted Starling

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Scientific Name: Lamprotornis regius

Range: Africa

A golden jewel. This colorful bird earns the nickname “royal starling.” Being the most colorful starling in the world has a downside - being a target for the pet trade. Even its eggs are a beautiful, pale green with red speckles!

The golden starling lives mostly on the ground in the African grasslands, flying into a bush when startled. It hunts by running and hopping after insects to eat, often flicking its bill into ant and termite tunnels.

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Dan A. Moran Aviary