The Hildebrand's starling (Lamoritirnis hildebrandti) is far from endangered as it stands - as was evidenced by their near constant presence.
Ranging from Ethiopia and Somalia to Kenya and Tanzania at relatively high altitude they look almost like groups of iridescent gems appearing and disappearing around you. Very tough to catch on camera in flight as the photos below will attest - managed to lure one to a chair nearby (apologies to the conservationists).
They are thought to feed primarily on insects and fruit though are also known to consume seeds (and anecdotally - potatoes) in pairs or small flocks.
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