Black-collared Starling picks up earthworms

Posted by BESG on 6 July 09, Monday
Contributed by Choo Teik Ju

Choo Teik Ju a.k.a. choo photographed a Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis) at Kowloon Park, Hongkong. The starling had a bunch of earthworms in its bill. Such a foraging method is common among pittas.

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