Rosy Starling
NameRosy Starling
Common NameRosy Starling
Scientific NamePastor roseus
FamilySturnidae
Wingspan (cm)34.5
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)67
Plumage DetailsAdult males in breeding plumage display a distinctive glossy black head, neck, and crest, contrasting sharply with a rosy pink body. The wings and tail are also glossy black, and the bill is pinkish. Females are similar but generally duller in coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a varied and often harsh, chattering song interspersed with whistles and squeaks. They are known for their noisy communal roosts and foraging flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds from Eastern Europe across Central Asia to western China, migrating to winter in India and parts of tropical Asia, and occasionally in Africa.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive pink body plumage, Glossy black head with a prominent crest, Glossy black wings and tail, Pinkish bill, Gregarious behavior, often seen in large flocks
Description
The Rosy Starling is a medium-sized passerine bird known for its striking pink body and glossy black head, wings, and tail. It is a highly migratory species, often forming large, noisy flocks, especially when foraging for insects.
