Rüppell's (Long-tailed) Starling
Lamprotornis purpuropterus
Lamprotornis purpuropterus
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Rüppell's (Long-tailed) Starling Lamprotornis purpuropterus |
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Rüppell's starling, also called Rüppell's long-tailed starling, is seen in northern and western Tanzania. Note the white eye and long graduated tail. The immature (slideshow #1) is browner and has dark eyes. The bird above was seen in the Serengeti (12-07); click the image to see slideshow. |
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