Chestnut-cheeked Starling
A species of Chestnut-cheeked and Purple-backed Starlings Scientific name : Agropsar philippensis Genus : Chestnut-cheeked and Purple-backed Starlings
Chestnut-cheeked Starling, A species of Chestnut-cheeked and Purple-backed Starlings
Botanical name: Agropsar philippensis
Genus: Chestnut-cheeked and Purple-backed Starlings
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The chestnut-cheeked starling (Agropsar philippensis) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It breeds in Japan and the Russian islands of Sakhalin and Kuriles; it winters in Taiwan, the Philippines and northern Borneo. The chestnut-cheeked starling was previously placed in the genus Sturnus. It was moved to the resurrected genus Agropsar based on the results of two molecular phylogenetic studies that were published in 2008. 
Size
13 - 23 cm
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-cheeked Starling consumes insects, fruits, and nectar. Prefers caterpillars, butterflies, dragonflies, and other small arthropods for nestlings, with added fruit like cherries. Forages primarily in treetops, also ground-feeding, often in pairs or groups, forming large flocks during migration.
Habitat
The habitat of chestnut-cheeked Starling typically includes open mixed deciduous woodlands, agricultural areas, and urban settings such as parks and villages. Generally favoring lowland environments, these birds are adaptable and can be found in various open terrains. During the non-breeding season, they are also common in open country and urban areas.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Starlings Species
Chestnut-cheeked Starling 
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