Grosbeak Starling (Scissirostrum dubium)
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Grosbeak Starling

Scissirostrum dubium (Latham, 1801)

50 gWeight

The grosbeak starling (Scissirostrum dubium), also known as the grosbeak myna, finch-billed myna, or scissor-billed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.

Least Concern

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 grosbeak starling (Scissirostrum dubium), also known as the grosbeak myna, finch-billed myna, or scissor-billed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is monotypic in the genus Scissirostrum. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where its natural habitat is tropical lowland, and sometimes subtropical montane, lightly wooded forest areas and wetlands.

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Questions

How big is the Grosbeak Starling?

The Grosbeak Starling weighs around 50 g.

Where does the Grosbeak Starling live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Sulawesi and satellites.

Is the Grosbeak Starling endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grosbeak Starling as Least Concern.

What does the Grosbeak Starling eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Grosbeak Starling in?

It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
50 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
96 mm
Tail
78 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Sulawesi and satellites

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
Genus
Scissirostrum

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Grosbeak Starling

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