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Superb Starling

Small bird looking straight at camera. The bird has an orange breast, black head, and shimmering blue head and neck feathers.

Scientific Name: Lamprotornis superbus

Conservation Status:

Least Concern

About

Metallic green and blue feathers give this African native its superb colors.

Small bird with an orange breast, black head, and shimmering blue head and neck feathers.
Superb starling looking to one side.
Small bird looking straight at camera. The bird has an orange breast, black head, and shimmering blue head and neck feathers.
Superb starling staring at camera.

Location Within the Zoo

You’ll find this animal in the Aviary. See Zoo Map.

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