Vinous Breasted Starling

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mike

Vinous Breasted Starling perching on coconut palm

A Vinous Breasted Starling(Sturnus burmannicus) perches on a coconut palm near my garden in Thailand. Although the bird is fairly common they seem to be seasonal visitors here in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Favouring the cool dry season which is just starting.

Equipment: Canon EOS 1000D 55mm Lens

Related posts:

  1. Vinous-Breasted Starling(Sturnus burmannicus) Birds of Thailand Photo/Image
  2. Asian Pied Starling-Birds of Thailand
  3. Ao Noi Bay Prachuap Khiri Khan Photo/Image
  4. Ao Prachuap Bay Prachuap Khiri Khan Photo/Image
  5. City Pillar Prachuap Khiri Khan
This entry was posted in Birds of Thailand. Bookmark the permalink.
  • http://missus-emm.blogspot.com/ Emm

    Wow! That is a fantastic photo!!! Stunning! I’ve never been able to take very good photos of birds and I am always impressed and inspired by your photos.

    • http://www.thailand-blogs.com Mike

      Emm now I am blushing! The light was just right and the bird was in the sweet spot for focal range of my 55-250 lens. Also the bird is quite colourful ;-)

  • Terence Ang01

    Great shot. It did get near to my house once in a while but still very rare in Malaysia.

    • http://www.thailand-blogs.com Mike

      Hi Terrence, this bird is common here BUT seems to appear at my home area only in the cool season(now), its good to get a closer shot which shows the lovely colours.

  • http://wayoutwest.tumblr.com hrsnowden

    Beautiful bird!

    • http://www.thailand-blogs.com Mike

      Thanks Harry, they are indeed beautiful like many other birds here.