Asian Glossy Starling

Asian Glossy Starling

Aplonis panayensis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
19,1 cm
Gewicht
55,25 g
Familie
Sturnidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (stare und beos), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.1 cm and a weight of 55.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Asian Glossy Starling is a small, gregarious starling found in forests, mangroves, and urban areas across Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Weighing about 55g with a wingspan near 19.1cm, it has shimmering green-black plumage and a bright red eye. It moves in noisy flocks and feeds on fruit and small insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 19,1 cm 7.5 in
Gewicht 55,25 g 1.95 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Sturnidae (Stare und Beos)
Genus Aplonis
Arten Aplonis panayensis

Distribution

Asian Glossy Starling has been recorded in 3 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Asian Glossy Starling endangered?
The Asian Glossy Starling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Asian Glossy Starling nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Asian Glossy Starling?
The Asian Glossy Starling has a wingspan of 19.1 cm, weight of 55.25 g.
What order and family does the Asian Glossy Starling belong to?
The Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.

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