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Tanzania - Lake Manyara National Park - superb starling (Lamprotornis superbus)

Superb starling perched on a rough-textured tree branch. The bird has striking iridescent blue and green feathers on its back and wings, with an orange underbelly and white undertail. Its head is dark, with a sharp beak. The surrounding background is softly blurred greenery. The bird is native to East Africa, often found in open woodlands and savannas, contributing to its vivid plumage's ecological significance in its natural habitat.