The Asian Glossy Starling is native to Southeast Asia. The adult has dark green iridescent plumage and red eyes similar to its
Australian relative the Metallic Starling.
The juveniles are very different, with light, streaked undersides and greyish green topsides. Their eyes are red with a white ring.
Juvenile with red and white irises, streaked underside and greenish topside.
Older juveniles on the turn to adult plumage - the grey head is the last to turn.
Like many starlings, they are gregarious and noisy birds.