Brahminy Starling
Gardens by the Bay

12 May 2016 to 15 Sep 2016

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General details

Species	Brahminy Starling Sturnia pagodarum
Record ID	728
Date range	12 May 2016 to 15 Sep 2016
Location	Gardens by the Bay
Count	1 individual
Date added	25 Oct 2021

There are 6 accepted records of Brahminy Starling in our database.

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Committee's view

Background
A single adult Brahminy Starling that was observed foraging alongside an adult Rosy Starling. Reportedly very tame. The fact full adults of these two very rare species were walking side by side, very early in the season, is highly dubious. This individual (and the associated Rosy Starling) was likely an escapee.

Verdict	Accepted / Escapee (Verifiable)

References (see all)

References	eBird; eBird; eBird; NSS; Other

Revisions to this record

Date revised	Changes made
15 Dec 2021	This bird was first seen four months earlier than originally thought. Accordingly, the first date has been brought forward to 12 May 2016.

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