1. The Red-wing Starling, Spreeuw or Rooivlerk (Amydrus mono), 



is a pest to the fruit grower. When no fruit is available, its 

 diet consists of insects and wild berries. 



2. Verreaux's Glossy Starling {Pholidauges verreauxi). In the sun 



this marvellously beautiful bird glitters like burnished copper, 

 with purple and violet reflections. 

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