Black-collared Starling look-alikes
Gracupica nigricollis
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Common Myna
Acridotheres tristis
Key differences
The Common Myna lacks the prominent black collar and white head of the Black-collared Starling. It has a dark brown body, yellow bill and legs, and a yellow patch behind the eye. Its head is dark brown, not white.
Pied Myna
Gracupica contra
Key differences
The Pied Myna (also known as Asian Pied Starling) has a black and white plumage pattern, but its white areas are more extensive on the wings and underparts, and it lacks the distinct broad black collar of the Black-collared Starling. Its head is black with white patches, not entirely white.
Javan Myna
Acridotheres javanicus
Key differences
The Javan Myna is mostly dark grey to black with a white vent and white wing patches. It lacks the white head and prominent black collar of the Black-collared Starling. Its bill and legs are yellow.
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