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The Long-tailed Glossy Starling, ''Lamprotornis caudatus'', is a member of the Starling family of Bird s. It is a resident breeder in tropical Africa from Senegal east to Sudan . This common Passerine is typically found in open woodland and cultivation. The Long-tailed Glossy Starling builds a nest in hole. The normal clutch is 2 to 4 Egg s. This ubiquitous bird is gregarious and noisy, with a harsh grating call. The adults of these 54 cm long birds have metallic green upperparts, violet underparts and a 34 cm long purple tail. The face is black with a yellow eye. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller, with a brownish tone to the Plumage . Like most starlings, the Long-tailed Glossy Starling is fairly Omnivorous , eating Fruit and Insect s. REFERENCES
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