Listen to the Brahminy starling
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About the Brahminy starling
The Brahminy starling is a bird in the family Sturnidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults weigh around 49 g.
What does the Brahminy starling sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
The recordings here are labelled as brahminy starling. Listen for differences in rhythm, pitch and repetition – the spectrum display makes it easy to see whether a sound is a pure whistle (a thin line), a harsh call (a broad band) or a trill (rapid repeated marks).
From Wikipedia
The brahminy starling or brahminy myna (Sturnia pagodarum) is a member of the starling family of birds. It is usually seen in pairs or small flocks in open habitats on the plains of the Indian subcontinent.
Related birds in the genus Sturnia
More from the family Sturnidae
Frequently asked questions
What does a Brahminy starling sound like?
You can hear 2 recordings of the Brahminy starling on this page, including its brahminy starling. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the Brahminy starling endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Brahminy starling as “least concern”.
What family does the Brahminy starling belong to?
The Brahminy starling (Sturnia pagodarum) belongs to the family Sturnidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Brahminy starling (Sturnia pagodarum) call by Shino jacob koottanad – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Brahminy starling by Akasmita – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q1076571 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Brahminy starling – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Charles J. Sharp – CC BY-SA 4.0