Rosy Starling
Rosy Starling (<em>Pastor roseus</em>) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (<em>Sturnidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Rosy Starling (Pastor roseus) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A striking starling, pink with a black head, crest and wings; a gregarious migrant that descends in huge flocks on locust swarms; breeds in Central Asia and winters in South Asia.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pastor; binomial: Pastor roseus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 21-22cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: India and Sri Lanka.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
