Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Eastern Cape · Year-round
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Pied Starling
Gracupica contra
The Indian pied myna (Gracupica contra) is a species of starling found in the Indian subcontinent.
Species insights
Parks where hosts record the Pied Starling
Stays that give back
Across the Eastern Cape
Kwandwe Melton Manor
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve · Price on request
Pied Starling recorded here
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve · Price on request
Pied Starling recorded here
Kwandwe Uplands Homestead
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve · Price on request
Pied Starling recorded here
Kwandwe Fort House
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve · Price on request
Pied Starling recorded here
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve · Price on request
Pied Starling recorded here
Bukela Game Lodge
Amakhala Game Reserve · Price on request
Pied Starling recorded here
Hlosi Game Lodge
Amakhala Game Reserve · From R 4,000 a night
Pied Starling recorded here
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The Garden Route
Next stop
Forests, lagoons, and Knysna's sheltered bay
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When and where to find the Pied Starling
Hosts have recorded the Pied Starling at stays in or beside Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and Amakhala Game Reserve.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Species
Gracupica contra
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Pied Starling on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Pied Starling in Eastern Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Pied Starling at stays in or beside Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and Amakhala Game Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
What is the Pied Starling?
The Indian pied myna (Gracupica contra) is a species of starling found in the Indian subcontinent. It is usually found in small groups mainly on the plains and low foothills. It is often seen within cities and villages although it is not as bold as the common myna. It produces a range of calls made up of liquid notes.