Plum coloured starling, (Cinnyricinclus leocogaster). I'm told by the birding experts that they have never seen one of these birds in this area. (Well there you have it, my claim to fame). As the bird is in the shade it's hard to see the plum colour. If you enlarge the picture it's just discernible.
This bird was totally unaware of me and at ease, I watched and photographed it for 40 minutes or more.
Reaching for a mulberry.
Female, the males win the fashion stakes once again.
Photo; Wikipedia.
3 comments:
Oh, how wonderful, Phillip. Yes, your claim to fame indeed if they're never seen in your area.
K
They give you any prize? You should get at least a new pair of binoculars for finding such a rare bird. Hey, I'm on your side.
Mark
trekking your amazing blog! keep blogging! happy holidays!
cheers!
...TREK...
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