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Rüppell's Starling
Lamprotornis purpuroptera
(L 10.5-12.5")
Lake Baringo
29Oct2014
Found in the northeast
area of Sub-Saharan Africa.
area of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Eduard Ruppell
Masai Mara
23Oct2014
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Spencer
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Lamprotornis in Greek means
slendour bird; purpuroptera in
Latin means purple winged.
slendour bird; purpuroptera in
Latin means purple winged.
In good light, shows iridescence
that is mostly purple, with a green
wing and a maroon belly.
that is mostly purple, with a green
wing and a maroon belly.