Sharp-tailed starling
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Sharp-tailed starlings (Lamprotornis acuticaudus) favour miombo and mopane open woodland, sometimes in flocks of between 30 to 50 birds.
Distribution: From Rundu south-east to Tsumkwe and then north through Kaudom Park further north-east to the Mahango National Park region.Diet: Eats the fruit of the bluebush star-apple. Also takes insects.
Description: Glossy green upper parts, wings and wedge-shaped tail. Chin to breast glossy green. Often confused with Cape glossy and greater blue-eared starlings that have square-ended tails. Acuticaudus is a Latin meaning for 'sharp tail'.Breeding: Nests in a tree cavity, lined with grass, feathers and hair. From 3 to 4 eggs are laid from August to October.
Size: 20cm. Weight: 70g.
Nhoma Camp
A partially community owned camp - allows guest to gain an insight into the lives of the local Bushman community
Tsumkwe Lodge
In the town of Tsumkwe this lodge offers an opportunity to visit the local San communities
