Saturday, November 30, 2013

Asian Pied Starling


Facts about Asian Pied Starling:-

Common name:- Asian Pied Starling
Scientific name:- Gracupica contra

# Asian Pied Starling, also known as 'pied starling' is a species of starling, usually found in small groups      mainly on the plains and low foothills. 
# This starling species is strikingly marked in black and white and has a yellowish bill with a reddish bill base. 
# The sexes are similar in plumage but young birds have dark brown in place of black. 
# They are found mainly in areas with access to open water. 
# The breeding season is from March to September. 
# The flight is slow and butterfly-like on round wings. 
# Omnivorous in diet.