Black-collared Starling

Also known as Black-collared Myna

Black-collared starlings command attention with bold black-and-white plumage, bright yellow patches around their eyes, and a broad black ring wrapped around their lower necks. These adaptable songbirds forage in loud pairs or family groups across park lawns, pastures, and suburban hedges, stepping deliberately to snatch up soil invertebrates and fallen fruit. Their loud, melodious whistles echo through city squares and open woodlands across Southeast Asia, where they readily construct bulky dome nests high in tall trees.