The iridescent violet-backed starling forages in small family groups, following the fruiting cycle of fig trees. It also catches insects on the fly. Spending most of its time in the trees, this starling rarely descends to the ground.
Violet-backed Starling
Cinnyricinclus leucogaster
Fact File
Where to see them: Wings of the World
Length: 6.5 in
Weight: 1.5 oz
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Fruit and insects
