Sturnia blythii (Jerdon, 1845) is a animal in the Sturnidae family, order Passeriformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Sturnia blythii (Jerdon, 1845)
The Malabar starling (Sturnia blythii) is a starling species found in southwestern India, formerly a chestnut-tailed starling subspecies.
Sturnia blythii, commonly known as the Malabar starling, is a starling species that occurs in southwestern India. This species was formerly classified as a subspecies of the chestnut-tailed starling. Malabar starlings build their nests in tree holes located 3 to 15 meters above ground level. The diet of Malabar starling nestlings includes insects, lepidopteran larvae, beetles, small vertebrates, and nectar.
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Acridotheres cristatellus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Onychognathus tristramii (P.L.Sclater, 1858)
Agropsar sturninus (Pallas, 1776)
Gracula indica (Cuvier, 1829)
Lamprotornis chalcurus Nordmann, 1835
Gracupica contra jalla (Horsfield, 1821)
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