Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
19,1 cm
Peso
55,25 g
Familia
Sturnidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 19,1 cm | 7.5 in |
| Peso | 55,25 g | 1.95 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Sturnidae (Estorninos y Miná) |
| Genus | Aplonis |
| Especies | Aplonis panayensis |
Distribution
Asian Glossy Starling has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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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