The Aplonis panayensis (scientific name) or Asian glossy starling is found in the moist tropical forests and mangroves of Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Brunei, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand. With a maximum height of 7.8 inches, this bird’s overall plumage is a glossy jet black colour with striking red eyes. Its feet and beak are also entirely black. While the adult has a greenish gloss overall, the younger bird has a streaked white belly. These birds do eat berries, nuts and insects, but their main nutrition comes from fruits. A clutch generally contains 3 eggs incubated in nests made in tree-holes for approximately 11-12 days. These birds are extremely gregarious, and are known to be the noisiest in the species. Its IUCN listing is the LEAST CONCERN.
Asian Glossy Starling
