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:   278222
Province:  
Country:   Rwanda
Locus:   0130DC
Observer:   Kruger
Date of record:   2024-03-18
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   Is this perhaps Splendid glossy Starling? A huge starling with bright purple on the front.
Last updated:   2024-03-18 09:11:30
Sp. code:   2798
Species name:   Lamprotornis splendidus
Common name:   Splendid Glossy-Starling
Family:   Sturnidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:  
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=-278222
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Mark Stanton
Comment:   Agreed. Excellent image of the colour spectrum.
Date:   2024-03-18 09:11:30
Species name:   Lamprotornis splendidus -- Splendid Glossy-Starling
Species code:   2798

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