A small to medium-sized starling with a distinctive chestnut patch on its cheeks and a white head. It breeds in East Asia and winters in Southeast Asia.
Where to spot
Breeds in Japan, Korea, and parts of Russia. Winters in the Philippines, Borneo, and other parts of Southeast Asia, favoring open woodlands and agricultural areas.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive chestnut cheek patch contrasting with a white head, gray back, and black wings. Often seen foraging on the ground or in trees.
When to spot
Best observed during spring and autumn migration, or in winter in its non-breeding grounds. Breeding season is summer.
Where to spot
Breeds in Japan, Korea, and parts of Russia. Winters in the Philippines, Borneo, and other parts of Southeast Asia, favoring open woodlands and agricultural areas.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive chestnut cheek patch contrasting with a white head, gray back, and black wings. Often seen foraging on the ground or in trees.
When to spot
Best observed during spring and autumn migration, or in winter in its non-breeding grounds. Breeding season is summer.
The Chestnut-cheeked Starling is known to form large, mixed-species roosts during its non-breeding season, often alongside other starlings and mynas.
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