Sturnidae
One of the most populous families among birds. Flocks are called murmurations and can be spectacular to watch when they are getting ready to roost.
20 unique species photographed in this family
Brahminy Starling
Bali Myna (♂)
Bali Myna is critically endangered with fewer than a hundred left in the wild and the West Bali National Park is probably the last place where you can see them in the wild. You would think that a noisy bird with an almost entirely white plumage is easy to spot, but when in the canopy this bird likes like just a gap in the foliage and is remarkably well-camouflaged.
Asian Pied Starling
Greater Blue-eared Starling
Common Starling
Purple Glossy Starling
Another fairly common member of the starling family.
Southern Hill Myna
Southern Hill Myna
Hildebrandt's Starling
Looks similar to the Superb Starling, but the red irises are a giveaway.
Superb Starling
Wattled Starling
Red-winged Starling
Tristram's Starling (male)
These birds were going up down the cliff whistling and calling loudly all the time.
Rosy Starling
Rüppell's Starling
Hill Myna
Hill Myna, photographed from our homestay at Thattekad.
Asian Pied Starling
Common or Indian Myna
Asian Glossy Starling
Jungle Myna
Chestnut-tailed Starling
