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ML201886621 IBC 1388074
Contributor
Robert Humphries Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Kruger NP--central section (please be more specific)
Limpopo, South Africa
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
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Media notes
Greater Blue-eared Starling feeding on ants, Mphongolo Loop. This Greater Blue-eared Starling was one of several species of birds feeding on swarming ants on the ground below. There was intense competition for the large ants amongst the birds there – these included Arrow-marked Babblers, Violet-backed Starlings and Southern Yellow-billed Hornbills. This bird was chased away by a Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill. Elevation: 287 m. Date added to IBC: July 1, 2017.
Observation details
IBC scientific name: Lamprotornis chalybaeus nordmanni.
Collection
Internet Bird Collection (IBC)
Technical information
- Camera
- Microphone
- Accessories
- Original file size
- 53.02 MB