Indian Birds 



most conspicuous feature is the pair of yellow 

 wattles. 



46. Eulahesreligiosa: The Southern Grackle. 



(F. 523), a- 692), (III.). 



Found only in S. India. 



47. Eulahes intermedia: The Indian Grackle. 

 (F. 524), (J. 693), (+III.) 



Found in the Himalayas and C. P. 



l^he Starlings, 48-54 



48. Pastor roseus : The Rose-coloured Star- 

 ling, or Jowaree Bird, or Tilyer. (F. 528), 



a- 690), (+111.) 



Cock : Head, throat, wings, and tail glossy 

 black ; rest of plumage rose-coloured pink. 



Hens and young cocks : In these the pink is 

 replaced by a pinkish grey, or pale coffee- 

 coloured hue. The great majority of birds 

 one sees in India are hens or young cocks. The 

 head is crested, but the black crest rests flat 

 on the head, so that it is not noticeable. 



Rosy starlings do not breed in India, al- 

 though individuals may be seen in all months 

 of the year. The birds are most abundant in 

 the winter. Preparatory to leaving the country 

 for breeding purposes rosy starlings congregate 

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