Atoll Starling

Atoll Starling

Aplonis feadensis

Near Threatened
Envergure
24,0 cm
Poids
72,0 g
Famille
Sturnidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Atoll Starling (Aplonis feadensis) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24 cm and a weight of 72 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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The Atoll Starling is a Near Threatened medium-sized starling found on islands of the Solomon archipelago in the southwestern Pacific. Weighing about 72g with a wingspan of 24cm, it has glossy dark plumage and forages in small flocks for fruit and insects in coastal forest and scrub. Island isolation makes it vulnerable to habitat change.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 24,0 cm 9.4 in
Poids 72,0 g 2.54 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas)
Genus Aplonis
Espèces Aplonis feadensis

Distribution

Atoll Starling has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Atoll Starling endangered?
The Atoll Starling has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Atoll Starling nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Atoll Starling?
The Atoll Starling has a wingspan of 24.0 cm, weight of 72.0 g.
What order and family does the Atoll Starling belong to?
The Atoll Starling (Aplonis feadensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.

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