Indian Birds 
most conspicuous feature is the pair of yellow 
wattles. 
46. Eulabes religiosa: The Southern Grackle. 
(F. 523), (J. 692), (I11.) 
Found only in S. India. 
47. Eulabes intermedia: The Indian Grackle. 
(F. 524), J- 693), (+111) 
Found in the Himalayas and C. P. 
The Starlings, 48-54 
48. Pastor roseus: The Rose-coloured Star- 
ling, or Jowaree Bird, or Tilyer. (F. 528), 
(J. 690), (++ IIT.) 
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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