Photo by Maia Tanedo
Asian Glossy Starlings
Aplonis panayensis
It’s officially the rainy season in the Philippines and I thought of this photo I took of two Asian Glossy Starlings perched out in the open under a gentle rainfall during a trip to Coron, Palawan. Usually, the rainy season hampers birdwatching activities, but these two birds seemed to enjoy being under the rain! I also love how their red eyes look more distinct in this photo. – Maia
We were in Siquijor last weekend, these were everywhere in the main town. Curiously, they seem to have outnumbered the very common city bird, Eurasian Sparrow in that place. Dark, iridescent, red-eyed sentries of the magic island of fire!