Purple Starling

The Purple Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus), also known as the purple glossy starling, is a member of the starling family of birds. It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal and north Zaire east to Sudan and western Kenya. This common passerine is typically found in open woodland and cultivation.

Purple Starling is a short-tailed, bulky starling. mostly iridescent purple with a greenish back and a massive yellow-orange eye. Typically in huge flocks that frequently contain other species of starlings. The large eye and the profusion of purple in the plumage help to distinguish this starling from other savanna dwellers. The vocalizations range from basic chatters to nasal squeals and liquid whirling sounds.