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Black-collared Starling

Black-collared Starling

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A large, striking black-and-white starling with a bold black collar and yellow facial skin, native to Southeast Asia. It is a common and conspicuous bird of open habitats.
Where to spot
Open country, agricultural fields, grasslands, parks, and urban areas across Southeast Asia, including southern China, Indochina, and Thailand.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable large size, black-and-white plumage, black collar, and yellow bare facial skin. Often seen walking on the ground or perching conspicuously.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often seen in open areas.
File:Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis), Hong Kong Botanical Gardens (5780233279).jpg
File:Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis) (7184492532).jpg
File:Black-collared starling (Gracupica nigricollis).jpg
File:Gracupica nigricollis, Black-collared starling - Lumpini Park, Bangkok (19348985514).jpg
File:Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis), Hong Kong Botanical Gardens (5780233279).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis) (7184492532).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-collared starling (Gracupica nigricollis).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Gracupica nigricollis, Black-collared starling - Lumpini Park, Bangkok (19348985514).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Black-collared Starling is a bold and opportunistic feeder, often seen foraging on lawns and open fields, readily adapting to human-modified landscapes.
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jenny van Dorland
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