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Mountain Starling
Aplonis santovestris
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Endangered
Wingspan
19.3 cm
Weight
68.7 g
Family
Sturnidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Mountain Starling (Aplonis santovestris) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.3 cm and a weight of 68.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.3 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 68.7 g | 2.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Aplonis |
| Species | Aplonis santovestris |
Distribution
Mountain Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mountain Starling endangered?
The Mountain Starling has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Mountain Starling?
The Mountain Starling has a wingspan of 19.3 cm, weight of 68.7 g.
What order and family does the Mountain Starling belong to?
The Mountain Starling (Aplonis santovestris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
Similar Birds
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Ashy Starling
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Babbling Starling
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