Tristram's Starling Couple - the beautiful bird of Dead Sea

A Tristram's Starlings Couple

   Tristram's Starling is a species of starling native to the Middle East. They are perhaps the most typical bird associated with the Dead Sea and are eyecatchy and easily noticeable cause of the large orange wing panels which are particularly noticeable in flight. Males are glossy-black while females are browner overall. Noticeable from a distance by its unique call that often echos off desert wadi cliffs—a clear whistle “tuwheeuwheet.”

   In this pic they are taking shade from the harsh Dead Sea sun below a beach umbrella.

Gear: Nikon D7200 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR

Focal Length: 66mm (35mm equivalent ~ 99mm)

Location: Dead Sea, Israel

Exif: f/11, 1/320 sec, ISO 1600