Black-collared starling (scientific name: Sturnus nigricollis): a large starling with a body length of 27-29cm. The entire head and lower body are white, and the upper chest is black and extends to both sides of the back of the neck, forming a wide black collar, which is extremely eye-catching. The waist is white, the rest of the upper body, wings and tail are black, and the tail has white terminal spots. The bare skin around the eyes is yellow, the mouth is black, and the feet are yellow. The features are extremely eye-catching and are not difficult to identify in the wild. ?
Mainly inhabit open areas such as plains at the foot of mountains, grasslands, farmland, shrubs, wastelands, and grassy slopes. They often move in pairs or small groups and feed on beetles, lepidopteran larvae, locusts and other insects. They also eat earthworms, spiders and other invertebrates, as well as plant fruits and seeds. All are resident birds. ?
Distributed in China, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia and Indochina.