Friday, December 13, 2013

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Starlings--Passeriformes- Sturnidae

Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is a fairly open country. They eat insects and fruit. The plumage is typically dark with a metallic sheen. There are 18 species, which occur in India.



"The Brahminy Starling has an impressive appearance. This bird really sticks out with its glossy blue-black head, neck, and upper body, accented by a distinctive white patch on its wings.This bird snapped in a harvested field."
Brahminy Myna  Sturnia pagodarum  Mt. Abu.


"Common Myna Acridotheres tristis, a pair perched on a date palm trunk."
Common Myna   Acridotheres tristis.  Mt. Abu.


"Rosy Starling Sturnus roseus, perched on a cable."
Rosy Starling Sturnus roseus Adult   Ahmedabad Guj.

"Common Myna Acridotheres tristis, aflock perched on a babul tree."
Common Myna Acridotheres tristis tristis Bera Ra
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"Bank Myna Acridotheres ginginianus, snapped on a railway platform at Marwar Junction."
Bank Myna Acridotheres ginginianus  Marwar jn Raj

"Brahminy Starling Sturnus pagodarum - Juvenile a pair perched on a tree bare of leaves."
Brahminy Starling Sturnus pagodarum   - Juvenile.  Mt. Abu.

"Brahminy Starling Sturnus pagodarum, parched on a branch with nesting material."
Brahminy Starling Sturnus pagodarum   - building material Mt. Abu.

"Brahminy Starling Sturnus pagodarum - Juvenile. perched on a thorny bush."
Brahminy Starling Sturnus pagodarum   - Juvenile.  Mt.Abu

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