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Central Africa

Purple Glossy Starling

In direct sunlight the feathers of the purple glossy startling appear metallic. These birds are gregarious and gather in large, noisy flocks.

HABITATOpen woodland and cultivated areas
DIET Fruits and insects
LIFE Expectancyunknown

Fun Fact

A group of kangaroos is called a mob.