Starling (Black Collard)

Found in Asia near India, Myanmar, Lao, Cambodia, and the South of China.

The Black-collared Starling is about 28 cm long. Head is white, skin around eyes yellow, bill black, under parts and rump white, legs yellow. Juvenile lacks black collar. It gives a loud piping cry.

The Black-collared Starling starts breeding during April to June. It builds a large nest as a dome on the tall tree supporting with the grass leaves. It lays 3 to 5 eggs each time.

Often feeds in small flocks on berries, insects and earthworms etc.

Photographed at Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL