European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

When I tried identifying this bird, the pointed yellow bill, pink legs, short tail, small body, geographic location and feather patterns all matched the European Starling, except for the iridescent purple and green colors which I failed to see in the photograph. I hope to have identified it right, but will be thankful to whoever can confirm it. While scavenging the internet for this one, I stumbled upon this useful website - whatbird.com, that has introduced a multimedia software program that bird watchers could use on a PDA to identify birds, generate vibrant bird calls, etc.

Inca Doves

Columbina inca

The inca doves and pigeons are the most common birds around where I live, but these birds are shy, when compared to the lazy pigeons that they hang out with. These inhabit residential areas, and can be mostly seen feeding on the ground. These birds can very easily be identified by the scale-like pattern created by their broad, dark edged feathers. The reddish-brown color on the underside of their flight feathers are very apparent when they fly.