The origin of the Superb Starling is East Africa in the following areas: Tanzania, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya and Uganda.
Names:
The Superb Starling ( Lamprotomis superbus) is a member of the starling family. Used to be known as Spreo superbus.
Description:
The Superb Starlings have black head with the back, wings , upper breast and tail being an iridescent blue/green. Their breasts and bellies are reddish brown. The tail and under the wings are white. Both sexes look alike with juveniles being slightly duller.
Song:
The Superb Starlings have a quiet and melodious song that can be heard from both sexes.
Breeding:
The Superb Starling is a monogamous species but females may mate with other males of the group. Clutch size is typically 2-5 blue-green eggs and both monogamous parents incubate them. The eggs hatch between 12-14 days and the babies fledge about 3 weeks after hatching.
Diet:
Paradise Earth Premium Softbill Blend and insect blend, live mealworms and fruit.