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White Starling and Its Popularity in the World of Bird Lovers

White starling which has the Latin name Acridotheres melanopterus or Sturnus melanopterus is one of the species of starlings included in the family of Sturnidae. White starling also has another name commonly called black-wing parrots or white-chest starlings. The main characteristics of white starlings are about 23 cm in size, black and white, but are dominated by white. Black is only found on the wing tips and tail. Because his body is dominated by white, making white starlings dubbed as starlings bodas in Sundanese.

White starlings are widely spread in the islands of Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Bali and Lombok. It belongs to the type of chirping bird which has good sound quality and beautiful feather color. White starch habitat is found in open secondary forests, swamps and lowlands with high trees.

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White starlings usually gather in one small group containing 4-5 birds and pair when entering the mating season. Whereas in terms of breeding, white starlings choose to nest in tall tree holes and produce around 2-3 tails. White starch natural feed is almost the same as other starlings, in the form of leaf caterpillars, fruits, and various types of insects.

White Starling and Its Popularity in the World of Bird Lovers

Formerly, white starlings still roamed around the people's fields, city parks or in gardens. However, now the population of white starlings can only be found in the interior of forests that are difficult to reach by humans. The number of white starlings in the wild every day also decreases. That is why this bird is on the verge of extinction and entered into the list of birds protected by the state, as well as the existence of one of the other types of starlings, namely Jalak Bali.

Even so, white starlings are quite popular as other starlings. White starlings also have obedient characters and are easily tamed. In terms of physical, white starlings are quite similar to Bali starling which includes protected animals, the difference lies in the yellow color around the eyes which is characteristic of white starlings. The price of white starlings on the market is also quite expensive compared to other starlings, this is due to its existence which has been rare.

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In addition, to distinguish between female and male white starlings is indeed quite difficult. After we pay close attention, there is a difference in male white starlings , the size of the head is bigger and the volume of the sound is louder. They also sing more often than female white starlings that have a smaller head size, and a slower volume.

In terms of chirping, white starlings can mimic the sounds of other birds, and they can even imitate the sounds of animals such as cats and dogs. If we practice it diligently, white starlings can mimic the vocabulary we say or speak like a parrot. However, in terms of intelligence, white starlings are still under parrots.

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Although white starlings are not included in the type of birds contested, this type of bird remains in great demand in various circles and is a favorite bird to maintain. This is because the body is stout and the beak is sharp, strong and straight. His legs are long comparable to his body. He made a loud noise and chatter.

With all its advantages, it is not surprising that white starlings are the favorite game for homeland lovers.

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