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Crested Myna

Acridotheres cristatellus

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The starling is named after the tuft of feathers on its forehead that resembles a crest. It is mostly black with a couple of white wing patches under its wings which are more visible during flight. The adult's eyes are orange and its bill is pale yellow.

Habitat:

Behind the house in a kapok tree.

Reference Links:

Crested myna - Wikipedia, Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) · iNaturalist

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