Tristram's Starling
Tristramstar
The Tristramstar ( Onychognathus tristramii ) is adapted to desert habitats kind of stare. Its range extends from Egypt to Israel and Jordan on the Arabian Peninsula. In these countries, it is a fairly common bird, which is characterized by its black plumage and orange primaries.
Appearance
The Tristramstar reaches a body length of 25 centimeters and weighs an average of 125 grams. The plumage is glossy black. Remarkable are the chestnut -colored wing patches. The latter are particularly eye-catching in flight. He is the only rotflügelige StarArt in its distribution area and therefore unique.
Behavior
The species is gregarious and gathers in autumn and winter in large flocks. The vocals are loud, melodic whistling ( "wii - oouu -iii "). The population of this species is increasing, especially in Israel, where he inhabited the regions where desert has been transformed by irrigation in agricultural areas. He is a relatively tame bird, the approximations of people into close proximity to allow. His food spectrum is broad and includes fruits and invertebrates.