Birds Love December - Rosy Starling, Bulbul, Koel flocks

Rosy Starling

is a passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae, also known as the rose-coloured starling or rose-coloured pastor. The species was recently placed in its own monotypic genus, Pastor, and split from Sturnus.
Scientific name: Pastor roseus


A moment before this huge flock of Rosy Starlings erupted into a wonderful display of aerial acrobatics.. Murmuration..

Rosy starling (Pastor roseus)
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native winter migratory bird that arrives in the Indian subcontinent from its breeding grounds in Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
they are a natural and integral part of the Indian ecosystem during the winter months.

Behavior: They are famous for their murmurations, which are massive, synchronized aerial displays involving thousands of birds.
During their stay (typically December to February), the Rosy Starlings at Kalupur perform murmurations—extraordinary aerial displays where they fly in tight, shape-shifting clouds.

Common Names: In India, they are often nicknamed the "Jowar Bird" or "Jowari" because they are frequently seen in jowar (sorghum) fields.



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