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Coleto
Sarcops calvus
7.40509, 125.167
Field Notes
Description:
The Coleto (Sarcops calvus) is a starling species (family Sturnidae) in the monotypic genus Sarcops. It is ENDEMIC to the Philippines. so its only here in the Philippines. (Pictures were courtesy of Sir Alrey Eya).
Habitat:
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Notes:
Once thought to be a bald bird because of it's red covering around its head. Usually trained and a good pet too that's why it's number is decreasing due to irresponsible hunting and trade. Pictures were courtesy of Sir Alrey Eya, our bird expert.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2011
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