Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Starlings :: Asian Pied Starling

Asian Pied Starling Gracupica contra

Described by: Linnaeus (1758)
Alternate common name(s): Pied Starling, Asiatic Pied Starling
Old scientific name(s): Sturnus contra

Photographs

Mumbai, India - Apr 8, 2005 © Charlie Moores  Gorumara National Park, West Bengal, India - Dec 30, 2005 © Yathin Krishnappa 
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Range

(1) S. Pakistan, n. and c. India and s. Nepal.
(2) Ne. India (n. Assam).
(3) Ne. India (e. Assam), Burma, and sw. China.
(4) S. Burma, Thailand, and nw. Laos.
(5) Sumatra, Java and Bali.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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