Iridescent, Plum Violet Tones Combine With Purple Blues Making This Bird Shine In All Seasons
IN FACT, THE TWO SEXES OF THIS SPECIES COULDN’T LOOK ANY MORE DIFFERENT IF THEY TRIED!
While the male wears his violet-toned suit with pride the female tends to blend into her environment making her harder to find.
MEET THE VIOLET BACKED STARLING
The male’s violet back contrasts nicely with his white belly and vent. While the female and juveniles of this species have brown and white streaked bellies, looking more like a thrush. All, however, share the distinctive dark bill and yellow eyes.
It is commonly seen in forests and forest verges, or in open woodland and clearings.
In these areas, the Violet-backed starling feeds predominantly on seeds, fruits, berries, and arthropods, mainly in the tree canopy. In fact, they are an important dispersal agent for mistletoe plants.
YOU CAN LISTEN TO THE SONG OF THIS BEAUTIFUL BIRD BELOW:
