Brahminy starling (Brahminy myna)
Sturnia pagodarum
30.7352, 76.7705
Field Notes
Description:
This myna is pale buff creamy with a black cap and a loose crest. The bill is yellow with a bluish base. The iris is pale and there is a bluish patch of skin around the eye. The outer tail feathers have white and the black primaries of the wings do not have any white patches. The adult male has a more prominent crest than the female and also has longer neck hackles. Juveniles are duller and the cap is browner
Habitat:
It is a resident breeder in Nepal and India.It is often found close to human habitations.
Notes:
The brahminy starling is omnivorous, eating fruit and insects.The breeding season is March to September but varies with location. The nest is lined with grass, feathers and rags. The normal clutch is 3-4 eggs which are pale bluish green.
Reference Links:
Brahminy starling
Species ID Suggestions
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