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Black-winged Starling

Scientific name: Acridotheres melanopterus
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Sturnidae

The Black-winged Starling is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and pastureland. Its diet includes fruit and insects taken from trees, shrubs, and the ground.

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Andrew25-Jan-2008 22:12
Wow! Fine detail and beautiful bokeh to boot. Good job! I don't see many bird shots with this lens but it's nice to know its abilities if in close enough. V