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Tasman Starling

Aplonis fusca

Extinct
Family
Sturnidae
Order
Passeriformes

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: HC.

Clutch Size

4-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas)
Genus Aplonis
Species Aplonis fusca

Distribution

Tasman Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tasman Starling endangered?
The Tasman Starling has a conservation status of Extinct.
How does the Tasman Starling nest?
Nest type: HC.
What order and family does the Tasman Starling belong to?
The Tasman Starling (Aplonis fusca) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.

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