Abstract
New Record of Asian Pied Starling (Gracupica contra contra) from Kalar Kahar (Pakistan)
Highlights
Asian Pied Starling or Pied Myna (Gracupica contra), family Sturnidae was previously included in genera Sturnus and Sturnopastor
Recent molecular studies suggested its placement in a separate genus leading to reinstatement of the older genus; Zuccon et al (2008).According to Lovette et al (2008), Asian Pied Starling is a bird found at the foothills of Indian subcontinent up to some 700 m above sea line, often seen close to human settlements, especially in areas with access to open water (Ali and Ripley, 1986)
Gracupica contra contra is a common bird of the Gangetic plains, extending south into Andhra Pradesh in the west and Bangladesh in the east (Rasmussen and Anderton, 2005)
Summary
Asian Pied Starling or Pied Myna (Gracupica contra), family Sturnidae was previously included in genera Sturnus and Sturnopastor. Recent molecular studies suggested its placement in a separate genus leading to reinstatement of the older genus; Zuccon et al (2008).According to Lovette et al (2008), Asian Pied Starling is a bird found at the foothills of Indian subcontinent up to some 700 m above sea line (asl), often seen close to human settlements, especially in areas with access to open water (Ali and Ripley, 1986). Gracupica contra contra is a common bird of the Gangetic plains, extending south into Andhra Pradesh in the west and Bangladesh in the east (Rasmussen and Anderton, 2005).
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