Malabar Starling
A species of Southern Asian Starlings, Also known as Blyth's Starling Scientific name : Sturnia blythii Genus : Southern Asian Starlings
Malabar Starling, A species of Southern Asian Starlings
Also known as:
Blyth's Starling
Botanical name: Sturnia blythii
Genus: Southern Asian Starlings
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Description
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Description
The Malabar starling (Sturnia blythii) is a species of starling found in southwestern India. It was previously considered a subspecies of the chestnut-tailed starling. 
Feeding Habits
Malabar Starling consumes a varied diet including insects like caterpillars and beetles, seeds, fruits, nectar, and possibly pollen. Highly arboreal, malabar Starling forages with agility, often in groups, adept at gleaning insects from flowers and can feed on the ground.
Habitat
The habitat of malabar Starling is characterized by open woodland and regions with scattered trees. It often resides in areas that are in proximity to human habitation, including young forestry plantations. This species is native to broader geographical regions that include the lowlands and foothills of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Starlings Genus
Southern Asian Starlings Species
Malabar Starling 
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