Violet-backed Starling. Africa’s Little Amethyst
Some birds are beautiful. This one looks like it was dipped in a gemstone. Where to find it. Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, favoring woodland edges and savanna, often spotted perched high on exposed branches. Why it’s interesting.The male Violet-backed Starling is covered in a deep, iridescent violet-purple that shifts and shimmers depending on the light, […]



