From deep within the Amrabad Reserve, the Nallamala Hills rise in the distance like ancient, slumbering giants. A flash of stark black and white cuts through the dry deciduous canopy. It wasn't the majestic stride of a Bengal tiger, nor the cautious leap of a chital. Instead, it was a sharp, dapper bird that landed gracefully on a little mound of earth. With its crisp plumage resembling a finely tailored evening suit, the Indian Pied Myna (Gracupica contra) made its presence known through a sudden burst of liquid, musical whistles.

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The Brahminy Starling or Brahminy Myna is a small fawn-colored starling with a long wispy crest that usually lies limp over the back of its head, but the feathers on its cheek and upper breast stand up and away from its cheek. Note the yellow bill with a blue base. Often seen in small family groups, feeding on fruits and nectar as well as insects on the ground or in the trees. They have a wide repertoire of calls and are also given to mimicking other species.

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