04 April, 2011

Grosbeak Starling

Scientific Name: Scissirostrum dubium

Population Estimate: Unknown, but Least Concern status

Range / Habitat: Tropical / subtropical lowland moist forest of Indonesia.

Field Notes: Medium-sized passerine, dark grey with conspicuously large yellow bill and yellow legs. Found in flocks like most starlings.

Personal Notes: Seen at Minnesota Zoo. Also known as Finch-billed Myna.

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