The Cape Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis nitens) is a fascinating bird that can often be seen in the savannahs and open landscapes of Namibia. Its shiny metallic plumage, which shimmers in shades of blue, green and purple depending on the light, makes it one of the most striking birds in the region. In this photo, the bird is sitting on a dry branch, attentive and alert, as if it were looking directly at the observer.
The Cape Glossy Starling is known for its intelligence and lively behaviour. It feeds on insects, fruit and sometimes nectar. In Namibia, it is often seen in small groups, where it attracts attention with its melodic song. Its bright orange eyes, which contrast with its dark plumage, are particularly characteristic.
This picture conveys the atmosphere of the Namibian semi-desert - barren, dry, but full of life and colour if you look closely. It invites you to discover the beauty of Africa's wildlife and to take a closer look, where the extraordinary is often revealed in the details.
                                
 
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 Namibian Sci-Fi - The Guardians of Quiver PrimeWeltReisender Magazin
Namibian Sci-Fi - The Guardians of Quiver PrimeWeltReisender Magazin Dune 45 - Signpost into the heart of the desertWeltReisender Magazin
Dune 45 - Signpost into the heart of the desertWeltReisender Magazin Wild life - seal colony at Cape CrossWeltReisender Magazin
Wild life - seal colony at Cape CrossWeltReisender Magazin A miracle of light in the vastness - a magical moment in Etosha National ParkWeltReisender Magazin
A miracle of light in the vastness - a magical moment in Etosha National ParkWeltReisender Magazin Birdwatching with a view - cormorants & gulls in LüderitzWeltReisender Magazin
Birdwatching with a view - cormorants & gulls in LüderitzWeltReisender Magazin A captivating view - Mountain star at the Fish River CanyonWeltReisender Magazin
A captivating view - Mountain star at the Fish River CanyonWeltReisender Magazin Majestic depths - Fish River Canyon, NamibiaWeltReisender Magazin
Majestic depths - Fish River Canyon, NamibiaWeltReisender Magazin Outback relic - Scarred by lifeWeltReisender Magazin
Outback relic - Scarred by lifeWeltReisender Magazin Beehives made of stone - Purnululu from the airWeltReisender Magazin
Beehives made of stone - Purnululu from the airWeltReisender Magazin Gibb River Crossing - Adventures between the sky and the outbackWeltReisender Magazin
Gibb River Crossing - Adventures between the sky and the outbackWeltReisender Magazin Tracks that lead nowhereWeltReisender Magazin
Tracks that lead nowhereWeltReisender Magazin Praça do Comércio - the heartbeat of LisbonWeltReisender Magazin
Praça do Comércio - the heartbeat of LisbonWeltReisender Magazin Mussels waiting for the tide to come inWeltReisender Magazin
Mussels waiting for the tide to come inWeltReisender Magazin Fishing boat off Con DaoWeltReisender Magazin
Fishing boat off Con DaoWeltReisender Magazin Beautiful water lily on the island of Côn SơnWeltReisender Magazin
Beautiful water lily on the island of Côn SơnWeltReisender Magazin Paths into the distance - on the Huib high plateau in NamibiaWeltReisender Magazin
Paths into the distance - on the Huib high plateau in NamibiaWeltReisender Magazin Earth in retreat - dry cracks in the Namibian desertWeltReisender Magazin
Earth in retreat - dry cracks in the Namibian desertWeltReisender Magazin The breath of the desert - Dune in the Namib-Naukluft ParkWeltReisender Magazin
The breath of the desert - Dune in the Namib-Naukluft ParkWeltReisender Magazin To the beat of the savannah - plains zebra in Etosha National ParkWeltReisender Magazin
To the beat of the savannah - plains zebra in Etosha National ParkWeltReisender Magazin Silence at night in the heart of LisbonWeltReisender Magazin
Silence at night in the heart of LisbonWeltReisender Magazin