Prakruti Parichay
SturnidaeGracupica

Asian Pied Starling

Gracupica contra

23–23 cmMedium
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Resident. Widespread in N, Cand E subcontinent. Black and white, with white cheek patch a ndscapular line. Has orange orbital skin and base to large, pointed yellowish bill. in flight, white uppertail-coverts contrast with black tail. Juvenile has black of plumage replaced by brown; white cheeks are washed with brown and less distinct and breast-band is not clearly defined. G. c. supsn:i/iaris(Manipur) has white streaking on forehead and forecrown. TN Formerly placed in Sturnus. Cultivation, damp grassland. habitation, refuse dumps and sewage works.

Colour

WhiteBlackBrownOrange
Average size
23 cm
Habitat
Cultivation, damp grassland. habitation, refuse dumps and sewage works.
Behaviour
Resident. Widespread in N, Cand E subcontinent., TN Formerly placed in Sturnus.

About this bird

Resident. Widespread in N, Cand E subcontinent. Black and white, with white cheek patch a ndscapular line. Has orange orbital skin and base to large, pointed yellowish bill. in flight, white uppertail-coverts contrast with black tail. Juvenile has black of plumage replaced by brown; white cheeks are washed with brown and less distinct and breast-band is not clearly defined. G. c. supsn:i/iaris(Manipur) has white streaking on forehead and forecrown. TN Formerly placed in Sturnus. Cultivation, damp grassland. habitation, refuse dumps and sewage works.

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Asian Pied Starling is bigger than Green Sandpiper but smaller than Afghan Babbler.

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Asian Pied Starling

Gracupica contra

23–23 cm