A distinctive starling with a pale grey head, dark body, and a bright red bill. It breeds in East Asia and winters in Southeast Asia.
Where to spot
Breeds in eastern China. Winters in Southeast Asia, including parts of Indochina and the Philippines. Found in open woodlands, farmlands, and urban areas.
How to spot
Identify by its pale grey head, dark body, and strikingly bright red bill. Often seen in flocks, foraging on the ground.
When to spot
Best observed during spring and autumn migration or in winter in its non-breeding range.
Where to spot
Breeds in eastern China. Winters in Southeast Asia, including parts of Indochina and the Philippines. Found in open woodlands, farmlands, and urban areas.
How to spot
Identify by its pale grey head, dark body, and strikingly bright red bill. Often seen in flocks, foraging on the ground.
When to spot
Best observed during spring and autumn migration or in winter in its non-breeding range.
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The Red-billed Starling is known for its strong migratory movements, often forming large flocks during the non-breeding season.
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