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Iris Glossy-Starling

Coccycolius iris

Photo by Ariana
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Field Notes

Description:

A brilliant, noisy tropical bird.

Habitat:

Found at the Central Park Zoo.

Species ID Suggestions

Iris Glossy-Starling

Coccycolius iris

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Comments (5)
Ariana
Thank you Rangers for you IDs.
1Sarah2
Same bird, just a more general common name.
andyarct
The starlings around here fly down and attack my head, getting tangled up in my hair if I walk by their territory! Beautiful pictures, Ariana! i wish we had such a good zoo!
Ashish
Yes I find Starlings are brave and fearless about Human disturbance..!!

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