A Malabar Starling foraging on a tree
An endemic starling of the Malabar region / mountains on the western coast of India. These are one of the more beautiful starlings found in the region. The head has a smooth silky appearance and the white stands out visibly bright in the surroundings.
They are similar to another Starling ( Chestnut Tailed), but these are not known to migrate even locally and hence much sought after by photographers. Like all starlings, these birds are social and found in small flocks. We sighted them in a couple of places foraging on the Ficus / Fig fruit trees many of which are in full bloom. (Ficus fruits contain the flower within them!).
This one is a male evidenced by its bright colors. The female is a bit more pale, but very similar looking.
Thank you so much in advance for your views, feedback and faves.
A Malabar Starling foraging on a tree
An endemic starling of the Malabar region / mountains on the western coast of India. These are one of the more beautiful starlings found in the region. The head has a smooth silky appearance and the white stands out visibly bright in the surroundings.
They are similar to another Starling ( Chestnut Tailed), but these are not known to migrate even locally and hence much sought after by photographers. Like all starlings, these birds are social and found in small flocks. We sighted them in a couple of places foraging on the Ficus / Fig fruit trees many of which are in full bloom. (Ficus fruits contain the flower within them!).
This one is a male evidenced by its bright colors. The female is a bit more pale, but very similar looking.
Thank you so much in advance for your views, feedback and faves.