Red-billed Starling
A species of White-cheeked and Red-billed Starlings Scientific name : Spodiopsar sericeus Genus : White-cheeked and Red-billed Starlings
Red-billed Starling, A species of White-cheeked and Red-billed Starlings
Botanical name: Spodiopsar sericeus
Genus: White-cheeked and Red-billed Starlings
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Description General Info
Photo By Charles Lam , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The red-billed starling (Spodiopsar sericeus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in south and southeastern China.
Size
22 cm
Colors
Black
Gray
White
Feeding Habits
Red-billed Starling primarily feeds on insects and various fruits. It forages in trees and on the ground, often in flocks. Unique dietary preferences include a particular attraction to certain fruiting trees during their peak seasons.
Habitat
Red-billed Starling typically inhabits open regions with scattered trees, often found in hilly terrains and at lower altitudes. Their preference for ecosystems extends to cultivated landscapes, gardens, and scrubland. These birds are versatile in their choice of habitat, thriving in areas that provide a blend of open space and vegetation cover across broad geographical areas.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Charles Lam , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original