White-crowned Starling Lamprotornis albicapillus

A large, distinctive, boldly patterned starling of dry country. There is a white crown and a white patch in the wing that is visible when perched and very obvious in flight. Also note the pale eye and brown underparts with white streaking. Found in dry thorn savanna, thorn scrub, towns, and villages, usually in small flocks, often associated with livestock. The vocalizations include slurred rattling notes, whistles, and whines.