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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Asian Pied Starling (Manipuri Name - Chong nga)


The Asian Pied Starling or Pied Myna (Gracupica contra) is a species of starling found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They are usually found in small groups mainly on the plains and low foothills. They are often seen within cities and villages although they are not as bold as the Common Myna. They produce a range of calls made up of liquid notes. Several slight plumage variations exist in the populations and about five subspecies are named.

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