6-6-2019 KHWAI CAMP, BOTSWANA - BURCHELL'S STARLING (Lamprotornis australis)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/14931-Lamprotornis-australis

6-6-2019 KHWAI CAMP, BOTSWANA - BURCHELL'S STARLING (Lamprotornis australis)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/14931-Lamprotornis-australis

4-6-2019 LINYANTI CAMP, BOTSWANA - BURCHELL'S STARLING (Lamprotornis australis)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/14931-Lamprotornis-australis

6-4-2019 LINYANTI, BOTSWANA - BURCHELL'S STARLING (Lamprotornis australis)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/14931-Lamprotornis-australis

2-6-2019 LINYANTI CAMP, BOTSWANA - BURCHELL'S STARLING (Lamprotornis australis)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/14931-Lamprotornis-australis

6-6-2019 MOREMI CAMP, BOTSWANA - BURCHELL'S STARLING (Lamprotornis australis) PHOTO COURTESY MRS VALERIE FISHER

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burchell%27s_starling

7-6-2019 KHWAI CAMP, BOTSWANA - BURCHELL'S STARLING (Lamprotornis australis)

21-4-2018 OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA - BURCHELL'S STARLING (Lamprotornis australis)

7-4-2018 THORNYBUSH LODGE, SOUTH AFRICA - BURCHELL'S STARLING (Lamprotornis australis)

Burchell's starling (Lamprotornis australis ) or Burchell's glossy-starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. The monogamous and presumably sedentary species is native to dry and mesic woodlands and savannah of southern Africa. The name of this bird commemorates the English naturalist William John Burchell.

The Burchell's starling, or Burchell's glossy-starling, is a striking member of the Sturnidae family, bearing the scientific name Lamprotornis australis. This species is a monogamous bird, presumed to lead a sedentary lifestyle within its native range.

Burchell's starling is well-adapted to the dry and mesic woodlands as well as the savannah regions of southern Africa. It notably avoids miombo woodlands but is found in the westerly gusu woodlands.

This species graces the landscapes of several countries in southern Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

It is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The species is absent from miombo woodland, but is present in westerly gusu woodlands.

In the vast expanses of the Kalahari, Burchell's starlings are known to associate with camelthorn trees. The breeding habits of these birds are synchronized with the summer months.

The diet of Burchell's starling is quite varied, encompassing flowers and fruit, as well as small animals. They are also known to feed on the flowers of the camelthorn trees with which they associate.

Fortunately, Burchell's starling is not currently facing the threat of extinction. It is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN and is locally common within conservation areas.