Black-collared Starling

Sturnus nigricollis



Characteristics:
About 28 cm long. Head is white, skin around eyes yellow, bill black, underparts and rump white, legs yellow. Juvenile lacks black collar. It gives a loud piping cry.

Distribution:
Resident. Often found in open lowland areas in the countryside and major urban parks.

Habits:
Often feeds in small flocks on berries, insects and earthworms etc. Breeding season from April to August. A conspicuous large nest is constructed high in a tree. Often parasitised by koels.