Plum-coloured Starling or Amethyst Starling. (Series 2/3)
There is a distinct difference in the appearance of the male and female. The males upperparts, including the chin, throat and wings are iridescent purple, contrasting with the bright white on the rest of the body. The coloration varies from dark to rosy depending on the light. Females and juveniles are a streaky brown and buff colour, and can easily be mistaken for a thrush. Size: Length - ± 18cm Weigh ±45 g
Best wishes for 2015.
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Plum-coloured Starling or Amethyst Starling. (Series 2/3)
There is a distinct difference in the appearance of the male and female. The males upperparts, including the chin, throat and wings are iridescent purple, contrasting with the bright white on the rest of the body. The coloration varies from dark to rosy depending on the light. Females and juveniles are a streaky brown and buff colour, and can easily be mistaken for a thrush. Size: Length - ± 18cm Weigh ±45 g
Best wishes for 2015.
Please don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved