Acridotheres tristis FAMILY STURNIDAE Habitat: Urban and suburban open woodlands, cultivation and around habitation Distribution: Native to Asia, now present in other parts of the world including Canada, Australia, Hawaii, South Africa Diet: Insects, arachnids, crustaceans, reptiles, small mammals, seeds, grain and fruits and discarded waste from human habitation Distinguishing features: Brown body, bright yellow bill and legs, bare yellow patch behind the eye 10-Sep-2011 Pic: Sujesh S.24-Jun-2011 |
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