. An Australian bird book : a pocket book for field use. Birds -- Australia Identification. 186 AN AUSTRALIAN BIRD 1 382AStarling, Sturnus vulgaris, Eur., N. Afr., Asia, A. 23 (introduced). Nom. open Glossy-black, with metallic reflections; upper feathers tipped buff, under tipped white; light tips lost in sum- mer; bill lemon-yellow summer, blackish winter; f., sim. Insects, caterpillars, fruit. Wheezing, whining notes. Mimic. The eye is often mentioned, but hazel-eyed birds have become white-eyed. However, the Raven has lanceolate feathers on the neck, and a rougher, unmusical vo
. An Australian bird book : a pocket book for field use. Birds -- Australia Identification. 186 AN AUSTRALIAN BIRD 1 382AStarling, Sturnus vulgaris, Eur., N. Afr., Asia, A. 23 (introduced). Nom. open Glossy-black, with metallic reflections; upper feathers tipped buff, under tipped white; light tips lost in sum- mer; bill lemon-yellow summer, blackish winter; f., sim. Insects, caterpillars, fruit. Wheezing, whining notes. Mimic. The eye is often mentioned, but hazel-eyed birds have become white-eyed. However, the Raven has lanceolate feathers on the neck, and a rougher, unmusical voice. The Raven seems the more common bird, though most people will tell you there are no Ravens in their district. The Apostle-Bird (Gray Jumper), and the White-winged Chough fire two of Australia's "anomalous ; Both go in flocks, so each has been called the "Twelve ; However, the name has become attached to the Gray Jumper. The White-winged Chough has no close relative in the world; possibly, the Chough that nests in the cliffs of Cornwall is nearest to it. The Bell-Magpies (Streperas), perhaps better known as Black or Gray Magpies, are now receiving much notice, because of their position at the head of the bird-world. They are restricted to Australia, Tasmania, and Lord Howe Island. A good name is required for these birds, for, of course, they are not Magpies, though they have a white-tipped tail, and there Is usually white. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Leach, John Albert, 1870-1929; Horn Scientific Expedition (1894). Melbourne : Whitcombe & Tombs
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