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Brahminy starling

 

Brahminy starling- Male Bird

Brahminy starling- Female Bird

Bird Name	Brahminy starling
Synonyms	Brahminy Myna
Scientific name	Sturnus pagodarum
Bird Family	Belongs to members of Starling family Family: Sturnidae
Brahminy starling Bird name in kannada	ಕರಿತಲೆ ಕಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ
Commonly found in	It's a habitat of Indian subcontinent. It is commonly found in forests,scrub and often found close to human habitation
Remarks	These myna birds are in pale buff cream color with black cap.  Male has more prominent crest than female and also has long neck hackles  Food: They are omnivorous, eat both fruits and insects
Photographers	MCJ
Place of photography	Mysore

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