Atoll Starling
Aplonis feadensis
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The Atoll Starling is a Near Threatened medium-sized starling found on islands of the Solomon archipelago in the southwestern Pacific. Weighing about 72g with a wingspan of 24cm, it has glossy dark plumage and forages in small flocks for fruit and insects in coastal forest and scrub. Island isolation makes it vulnerable to habitat change.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Weight | 72.0 g | 2.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Aplonis |
| Species | Aplonis feadensis |
Distribution
Atoll Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sturnidae family