Pictures of Birds

Redwinged Starling (Onychognathus morio)

The Redwinged Starling is a common resident. Likes buildings, mountains, rocky hills and gorges. The primaries are a rich chestnut colour edged in black (conspicuous in flight).
Feeds on fruits, ticks (can be seen clinging to Kudu , Klipspringer , and Impala), insects and lizards.
Breeds during summer in the Northern Province. The nest is made of mud and twigs lined with hair. The nest is usually built under an overhang or in a hole or crevice.
The female incubates 1-4 eggs for three weeks. Both parents feed the nestlings.

Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis nitens)
Feeds on insects, fruit and nectar.


Plumcoloured Starling


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