Cape Glossy Starling

Lamprotornis nitins
Afrikaans Name: Kleinglansspreeu
Internal frame size: 15cm x 15cm
Stitch count: 58 x 69 cross stitches

These blue-green, metallic coloured birds have a blush of violet in the ear coverts. Found from southern South Africa to Zambia and Gabon. They are fairly common, preferring sparse ground cover, foraging in small flocks of 6-10 birds. They are often seen in the Kruger Park in winter. Food consists of insects, berries, fruit and food scraps.