Appearance
The adults of these stocky 22–23 cm long birds have a metallic purple head and body, and glossy green wings. They have a short tail and a yellow eye. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are much duller, with grey underparts and a brown iris.
Distribution
It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal and north Zaire east to Sudan and west Kenya. This common passerine is typically found in open woodland and cultivation.
Behavior
This is a gregarious and noisy bird, with typical starling squeaks and chattering.
Habitat
It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal and north Zaire east to Sudan and west Kenya. This common passerine is typically found in open woodland and cultivation.Reproduction
The Purple Starling builds a nest in a hole. The normal clutch is two eggs.Food
Like most starlings, the Purple Starling is omnivorous, eating fruit and insects.References:
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