Adult © Shekar Vishvanath
Juvenile © Melvin Jaison
Adult © Curt Hofer
Adult © Indranil Bhattacharjee

pagodstare Sturnia pagodarum

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Identification

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A small fawn-colored starling with a long wispy crest that usually lies limp over the back of its head, but the feathers on its cheek and upper breast stand up and away from its cheek. Its upperparts are gray and the dark tail is tipped in white. Note the yellow bill with a blue base. Often seen in small family groups, feeding on fruits and nectar as well as insects on the ground or in the trees. They have a wide repertoire of calls and are also given to mimicking other species.

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