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White-cheeked Starling Spodiopsar cineraceus   - Juvenile
White-cheeked Starling
Photographer : © Joseph Morlan
Location :Motoujina Park, Hiroshima, Honshu, Japan
Date : 30 August 2019
English synonyms:Ashy Starling, Grey Starling, Gray Starling
Bird Family :Sturnini - Starlings & Mynas
Bird Group :PASSERIFORMES
Red Data Status :Least Concern
Remarks :Part of a large post-breeding flock, this juvenile shows a pale throat and plain face with slightly darker cap. The characteristic elongated throat and nape feathers which often give this bird a disheveled appearance is not as obvious in juveniles such as this. - JM