A brown and black bird with a yellow beak perches on a branch, surrounded by blurred greenery.

Brahminy starling

Also known as Brahminy mynahs, you can find our Brahminy starlings in our Wonders of the Wild exhibit

Brahminy starlingSturnus pagodarum

  • Class:

    Aves

  • Order:

    Passeriformes

  • Family:

    Sturnidae

About the Brahminy starling

Brahminy starlings are distinguishable by their buff, round body, black head and vibrant crest, can be found across many different habitats in South Asia (Indomalaya), including open woodlands, farmland, towns and parks. They live in small flocks or pairs and mainly feed on insects, fruit and grains

Conservation

Brahminy starlings have no major threats, and are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List

Interesting facts