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Sep 29

by Admin in Rajasthan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Asian pied starling, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, pied starling, starling

Asian pied starling looking for titbits, Jaipur

The pied myna or Asian pied starling is a species of starling found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They are usually found in small groups mainly on the plains and low foothills. They are often seen within cities and villages although they are not as bold as the common myna. They produce a range of calls made up of liquid notes. Several slight plumage variations exist in the populations. This myna is strikingly marked in black and white and has a yellowish bill with a reddish bill base. The bare skin around the eye is reddish. The upper body, throat and breast are black while the cheek, lores, wing coverts and rump are contrastingly white. The sexes are similar in plumage but young birds have dark brown in place of black. They have also adapted well to urban living and are often seen in cities and villages, and are generally seen in small groups. In urban environments, they are becoming so abundant that they are considered pests by many human residents. Pied Mynas are omnivorous and can often be seen foraging in fields, lawns, open ground and in grazing land amongst cattle. They feed on grains, fruit, insects, […]

Feb 17

by Admin in Thattekad 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, frog mouth, frogmouth, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, srilankan frog mouth, srilankan frogmouth, starling, Thattekad

Srilankan Frogmouth, Thattekad

This bird is related to night jars and is a nocturnal bird. It is not disturbed even if you approach closely. It prefers a specific roosting spot and is found there for months together. This species is found in the Western Ghats of southwest India and Sri Lanka. Its habitat is tropical forest, usually with dense undergrowth. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.

Feb 13

by Admin in Thattekad 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Blyth's Starling, Digitalfrescos, Malabar white-headed starling, myna, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, starling, Thattekad, white headed, white-headed myna

Blyth’s Starling, Thattekad

The Malabar white-headed starling or white-headed myna is a member of the starling family of perching birds.It is classified as least concern by IUCN.

Oct 16

by Admin in Goa 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, Brahminy Myna, Brahminy Starling, goa, myna, Nikon, Nikon D750, starling, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wings

Brahminy Starling

The brahminy myna or brahminy starling (Sturnia pagodarum[2]) is a member of the starling family of birds. It is usually seen in pairs or small flocks in open habitats. Like most starlings, the brahminy starling is omnivorous, eating fruit and insects.This bird is typically found in dry forest, scrub jungle and cultivation and is often found close to human habitations. The bird is classified as least concern by IUCN.