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Atoll Starling
Aplonis feadensis (Ramsay, EP, 1882)
72 gWeight
The atoll starling (Aplonis feadensis) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The atoll starling (Aplonis feadensis) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in northern Melanesia: Green Islands, Nuguria, Ninigo, Hermit Islands and Ontong Java Atoll. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Questions
How big is the Atoll Starling?
The Atoll Starling weighs around 72 g.
Where does the Atoll Starling live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: islets of Bismarck Archipelago and northern Solomon Islands.
Is the Atoll Starling endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Atoll Starling as Near Threatened.
What does the Atoll Starling eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Atoll Starling in?
It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 72 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 120 mm
- Tail
- 84 mm
- Bill
- 26 mm
- Tarsus
- 27 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: islets of Bismarck Archipelago and northern Solomon Islands
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
- Genus
- Aplonis
Other birds in the genus Aplonis
Metallic StarlingAplonis metallica
Yellow-eyed StarlingAplonis mystacea
Singing StarlingAplonis cantoroides
Tanimbar StarlingAplonis crassa
Rennell StarlingAplonis insularis
Long-tailed StarlingAplonis magna
White-eyed StarlingAplonis brunneicapillus
Brown-winged StarlingAplonis grandis
Makira StarlingAplonis dichroa
Rusty-winged StarlingAplonis zelandica
Striated StarlingAplonis striata
Mountain StarlingAplonis santovestris
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