#Inktober Day 15: Ragged
The #BrahminyStarling has a cool wispy shiny crest that looks fit for head banging at a metal gig ๐ค๐ป
Drawn with an H pencil, a brush, and an ink dip pen.
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๐ Brahminy starling (Sturnia pagodarum) The Brahminy starling, also known as Brahminy myna, is a small bird with a pale buff plumage, a black cap, and a loose crest. The adult male (pictured) has a more prominent crest and longer neck hackles than the female. Juveniles are duller and the cap is browner. Brahminy starlings are highly social and vocal birds, often seen in large flocks. These birds are typically found in dry forest with marshy areas, but are also found in urban areas. No subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Indian subcontinent. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Passeriformes (Passerines/Perching birds) Family: Sturnidae (Starlings/Mynas) Genus: Sturnia Species: S. pagodarum (Brahminy starling) CC: BQCT ๐ท: Photo by YK333 via Pixabay
New addition! ๐ Brahminy starling (Sturnia pagodarum) #AsianBirds | #BrahminyStarling #BrahminyMyna | #Starlings #Mynas #PerchingBirds ๐ท: Photo by YK333 ๐ฆ #BirdsOfTheWorld #BOTW #birds