Greater blue-eared glossy-starling, Lamprotornis chalybaeus, also known as the (greater) blue-eared starling or the green glossy starling, photographed at Awash River, Ethiopia, Africa.
Image: Dan Logen, 1 February 2011 [velociraptorize].
Nikon D300s, 600 mm lens, ISO 800, 1/400 sec
Question: This gorgeous Ethiopian mystery bird might be common but it is never ordinary. Can you identify this species?
Response: This is an adult greater blue-eared glossy-starling, Lamprotornis chalybaeus. Adult male and females look the same -- this species is monomorphic.
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