Kaldari, Black-collared Starling (Gracupica nigricollis), CC0 1.0

Black-collared Starling
Sturnus nigricollis

The Black collared starling has black and white plumage with a distinctive black collar.

It feeds on insects, earthworms and seeds.

A very vocal bird, its calls include shrill, harsh, melodious and discordant notes, such as kraak-kraak, a whistling prrü, and a pü-pü-pü-pü.

One pair was identified at the USRC and an old nest spotted near the tennis courts is likely to be reused.