The Cape glossy starling has an adult length of about 25 cm (10 in) and a weight of about 100 grams (3.5 oz). The plumage of an adult bird is a fairly uniform bright, glossy color. The head is blue with darker ear coverts and the upper parts of the body are greenish-blue. It has a lengthy warbling song which may include an imitation of sounds it hears in its environment.
