uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Cape Glossy Starling
Lamprotornis nitens
The Cape starling, red-shouldered glossy-starling or Cape glossy starling (Lamprotornis nitens) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
Species insights
When to visit
Recorded year-round
Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Recorded in KwaZulu-Natal~1,033 records
Curve from 4,495 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where Cape Glossy Starling is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
4,491 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Cape Glossy Starling
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 6,800a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Cobham
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Garden Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 190a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Mount Currie
Mount Currie Nature Reserve
From R 230a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Weenen
Weenen Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Monk's Cowl
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 130a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Kamberg
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 840a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Lotheni
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 270a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Spioenkop
Spioenkop Resort
From R 240a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Highmoor
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 200a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Royal Natal (Thendele, Mahai & Rugged Glen)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 360a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Ithala (Ntshondwe)
Ithala Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Injisuthi
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 170a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Didima (Cathedral Peak)
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,070a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
Giant's Castle
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
From R 1,150a night
Cape Glossy Starling recorded here
More stays nearby
Kingfisher Cove Umdloti
Umdloti, Ballito
From R 13,000a night
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 4,280a night
Makongo Hills Lodge
Magudu
From R 1,280a night
Birder friendly
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
From R 5,400a night
Duma Manzi Wilderness & Wellness Retreat
Richmond
From R 5,990a night
Birder friendly
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Price on request
Sungubala Eco Camp
Drakensberg, Bergville
From R 1,140a night
Drakensberg Vultures View
Cathkin Park
From R 1,691a night
Birder friendly
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
See places that give backPlanning a trip
When and where to find the Cape Glossy Starling
Hosts have recorded the Cape Glossy Starling at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Lamprotornis nitens
Records
4,491
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Cape Glossy Starling on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Cape Glossy Starling in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Cape Glossy Starling at stays in or beside uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Ithala Game Reserve, Kamberg Nature Reserve and Mount Currie Nature Reserve and other reserves. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Cape Glossy Starling in South Africa?
The Cape Glossy Starling is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (23% of records), Mpumalanga (18% of records), Gauteng (16% of records), based on 4,491 iNaturalist observations. 16 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Cape Glossy Starling on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Cape Glossy Starling?
The Cape Glossy Starling is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it. For the parks where hosts record it most, these are the best seasons they give. uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Giants Castle Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep; iSimangaliso Wetland Park: year-round, dry season May-Sep; Ithala Game Reserve: year-round, dry season May-Sep. In the dry months animals concentrate at water and the grass is short.
What is the conservation status of the Cape Glossy Starling?
The Cape Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis nitens) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Cape Glossy Starling?
The Cape starling, red-shouldered glossy-starling or Cape glossy starling (Lamprotornis nitens) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in southern Africa, where it lives in woodlands, bushveld and in suburbs.