Wattled Starling - Creatophora cinerea

Étourneau caronculé

Wattled Starling
They live in grasslands, savannahs and open woodlands. They are often seen perched on livestock. They live in large flocks with other starlings, and breed in colonies. They are common resident. Ils vivent dans les zones herbeuses, les savanes et les forêts ouvertes. On les voit souvent perchés sur le bétail.ils vivent en grands groupes avec d'autres étourneaux. Ce sont des résidents communs.
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  • Estornino carunculado
  • estorninho-carunculado
  • Lappenstar
  • Creatophora cinerea
  • Passeriformes

The species

Classification

Order  : Passériformes
Family : Sturnidae
Species : Wattled Starling

Geographic range by countries


specie's pictures

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The picture

O.Net ref. : cadw25860
Author :

Shooting

date : 2006 Dec
Country : South Africa (sf)
Region : Northern Cape
Place : Kalahari Gemsbok National Park Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Lat. : 25° 40' 17'' South
Lng. : 20° 19' 17'' East

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Model : NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D200
Exposure : 1/3000 s

aperture : 5.6

Focal length : 550 mm

Iso : 400

Flash : no