Daurian Starling Appears!! White-shouldered Starling, Chestnut-cheeked Starling and Others Also Increasing
Sept. 24, 2022
A Daurian Starling was mixed in with a flock made up mainly of White-shouldered Starlings. Four days later a second individual appeared, bringing the total to two. White-shouldered Starling, Chestnut-cheeked Starling, Red-billed Starling, and White-cheeked Starling are all currently present on Ishigaki-jima.
A beautiful male Daurian Starling. Some juvenile feathers are visible, so it may be in first-winter plumage.