Red-billed Starling
NameRed-billed Starling
Common NameRed-billed Starling
Scientific NameSpodiopsar sericeus
FamilySturnidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a pale grey body, a white head and neck, and a darker grey patch on the nape and sides of the neck. The wings are dark grey to blackish, especially the primaries. The bill is bright red with a dark tip, and the legs are orange. Females are duller overall, with a greyer head and less pronounced contrast.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typical of starlings, consisting of varied, chattering, and whistling notes, often delivered in a complex and somewhat harsh manner.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern China and winters in southern China, Taiwan, northern Philippines, and northern Indochina, including parts of Vietnam and Laos.
Identifying FeaturesBright red bill with a dark tip, Orange legs, Pale grey body with white head and neck (males), Darker grey patch on nape/sides of neck, Starling-like shape and size
Description
The Red-billed Starling is a medium-sized starling characterized by its distinctive red bill and orange legs. Males display a pale grey body with a contrasting white head and neck, while females are generally duller. This species is often found foraging in open woodlands, cultivated fields, and urban parks.
