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Sturnia malabarica
Head, back, wings are greyish. Front is chestnut colored. The beak is beautiful; yellow at the tip and blue at the base.
It is a resident or partially migratory species found in wooded habitats in India and Southeast Asia but during winter I often see pairs on my rooftop terrace where many species come to share biscuit crumbs and drink/bathe. This year I did not see any of them...till today when they came to say Hello and Goodbye.
About Taxonomy and sub species: https://www.beautyofbirds.com/chestnutta...
Spotted on Mar 2, 2017
Submitted on Mar 2, 2017
9 Comments
Your welcome, SukanyaDatta...
Thank you, maplemoth662.
Three, very pretty photos....
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/100...
look like bandits.
Looks like you do have diversity of wild life .Birds ,moths,insects etc.
Raccoon has not showed up today .I did manage a few shots yesterday.Night time .Took thru a glass door.These have sharp claws!
Good luck Racooning. Looking forward to the pics. Have never seen a life one ...ever!
Thanks so much ,Sukanya.Nice to be back.Actually I am uploading a few spottings.Just waiting for the Racoon who has been a backyard visitor and usually shows up at 12.45.In 15 mts. Hopefully will be able to catch some pics.
Thanks Hema, Good to see you around again...I posted a comment on your flower. Please see.
the shades on the beak are superb!