Greater Blue-eared Starling
Lamprotornis chalybaeus
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Sturnidae
Greater Blue-eared Starling.
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Lamprotornis chalybaeus
Category
birds
Family
Sturnidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 86.2 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding greater blue-eared starling in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 30%; invertebrates 20%; seeds 10%; nectar 10%; endothermic vertebrates 10%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%; carrion 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.