4021: KINDLE STORIES - Young Javan myna and asian glossy starlings flock together

21 September 2021 

RARE SIGHTING

 The young Javan myna (Acridotheres javanicus)and Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis) are united as a group to deter predators. Very rare to see both species of starlings in large numbers flocking togetherMoon Cake Festival, 8 AM, Yio Chu Kang Cres, Singapore

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When the young Javan myna (Acridotheres javanicus) and Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis) flock together, they look formidable to predators. Moon Cake Festival, 8 AM, Yio Chu Kang Cres, Singapore

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13 Apr 2026. 6pm. Lentor Road
Canon R5, 300mm, 1/400 sec, f/16, ISO 2000

The adult Glossy starling (Aplonis panayensis) has glossy blackish-green plumage, black bill and legs and red eyes. He is very common in Singapore. 


 

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