The Diet of a Roosting Population of Asian Glossy Starling Aplonis panayensis in Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Communal roosting by urban birds, such as crows, mynas, and starlings, can be a public nuisance due to excessive noise fouling of the surroundings with droppings. Food availability within proximity area is one key factors influencing site preference fidelity. The diets mynas crows have been well-studied, yet little known about diet Asian glossy starling (AGS), Aplonis panayensis. This study focused on assessing AGS food resource around area. was assessed through microscopic analysis stomach contents mainly consisted fruits (76%) minor component animal materials, i.e. ants, snails, beetle larvae. Intact seeds found in samples were identified using DNA barcoding. Seven out nine plant species detected new records for diet. most common fruit Trema orientalis, which grows extensively along roadsides foraging areas AGS. different fast-growing pioneer ensured continuous supply birds. Animal consumed chance during foraging, supplemented bird’s Hence, birds’ may influenced various resources it.