Brahminy Starling
Brahminy Starling
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A striking starling with a pale buffy body, black cap, and yellow bare facial skin and legs, native to the Indian subcontinent. It is often associated with open agricultural areas.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, agricultural lands, and human settlements across the Indian subcontinent.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive pale body, black cap, and yellow bare facial skin. Often seen foraging on the ground in pairs or small flocks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, agricultural lands, and human settlements across the Indian subcontinent.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive pale body, black cap, and yellow bare facial skin. Often seen foraging on the ground in pairs or small flocks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during daylight hours.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Brahminy Starling gets its name from its colors, which resemble the robes of a Brahmin priest, and its crest often appears to 'top' its head like a religious headwear.
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