Rosy Starling

Sturnus roseus

FAMILY STURNIDAE

(MYNAS & STARLINGS)

Habitat: Steppe and open agricultural land

Distribution: Eastern Europe to temperate Asia, migrates in winter to India and tropical Asia

Diet: Grasshoppers, locusts and other insects

Distinguishing features: Pink body, pale orange legs and bill, glossy black head, wings and tail

26-Feb-2012

Pic: Rosita Sequeira

20-Jan-2012

Pic: Sujesh S.

14-Jan-2012 - Spotted by members of Birdwatchers Field Club