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Micronesian Starling
Aplonis opaca
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Least Concern
Wingspan
25.0 cm
Weight
82.86666666666666 g
Family
Sturnidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Micronesian Starling (Aplonis opaca) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25 cm and a weight of 82.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.0 cm | 9.8 in |
| Weight | 82.86666666666666 g | 2.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Aplonis |
| Species | Aplonis opaca |
Distribution
Micronesian Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Micronesian Starling endangered?
The Micronesian Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Micronesian Starling?
The Micronesian Starling has a wingspan of 25.0 cm, weight of 82.86666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Micronesian Starling belong to?
The Micronesian Starling (Aplonis opaca) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
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