Lamprotornis nitens2025-06-12T09:25:51+00:00

Lamprotornis nitens Cape Starling Kleinglansspreeu

Modimolle, Aug 2017

A breeding resident. Common and widespread, both across the Waterberg and in the surrounding thorn savanna (50% in, 50% out; recorded in 97% of the Waterberg pentads); it is the most frequently recorded starling in the Waterberg and occurs in both open landscapes and in woodland; in pairs while breeding, but often in groups or flocks in winter. Breeds in summer.