Short-tailed Starling
Short-tailed Starling
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A smaller, glossy black starling with a red eye, found on various islands in Indonesia and New Guinea. It resembles the Asian Glossy Starling but is generally smaller.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas on Sulawesi, Moluccas, and parts of New Guinea, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for a smaller version of the Asian Glossy Starling, with glossy black plumage and red eyes. Observe its size in relation to other nearby starlings for distinction.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas on Sulawesi, Moluccas, and parts of New Guinea, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for a smaller version of the Asian Glossy Starling, with glossy black plumage and red eyes. Observe its size in relation to other nearby starlings for distinction.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its common name 'Lesser Glossy Starling,' its iridescence can still be quite pronounced, reflecting metallic greens and purples in good light.
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