Siamese Pied Starling
NameSiamese Pied Starling
Common NameSiamese Pied Starling
Scientific NameGracupica floweri
FamilySturnidae
Wingspan (cm)34
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsThe Siamese Pied Starling has predominantly black upperparts, with noticeable white patches on the wings, especially visible in flight. Its underparts are white, sometimes with faint streaking on the flanks. The head is black, featuring a prominent white patch below the eye and a bare orange-yellow patch surrounding the eye. The bill is bright orange with a darker tip, and the legs are yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a diverse range of chattering, whistling, and squeaky notes, often delivered in a rapid and varied sequence. They are also known to mimic the calls of other bird species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, grassland, forest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Siamese Pied Starling is native to Southeast Asia, with its range encompassing Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and parts of Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBlack and white plumage, Orange bill, Orange-yellow bare skin around eye, White patch below eye, Ground foraging behavior
Description
This medium-sized starling exhibits striking black and white plumage, an orange bill, and a distinctive orange-yellow bare patch around its eye. It is an active and gregarious bird, frequently observed foraging on the ground in various open habitats.
