Micronesian Starling (Aplonis opaca)
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Micronesian Starling

Aplonis opaca (Kittlitz, 1833)

83 gWeight

The Micronesian starling (Aplonis opaca) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.

Busiest months: November–May · Most records: Palau, Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Micronesian Starling has been recorded at 34 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Long Island Park & Conservation AreaPalau212 records
  2. Rota Resort and Country ClubNorthern Mariana Islands201 records
  3. Pinatang ParkNorthern Mariana Islands177 records
More places
  1. Ngchus St.1Palau161 records
  2. Ngchus St.2Palau147 records
  3. WW II MemorialsNorthern Mariana Islands138 records
  4. Euidelchol St.1Palau136 records
  5. Ngeanges St.1Palau131 records
  6. Ngeanges St.2Palau124 records
  7. Jellyfish Lake St.1Palau124 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PalauNorthern Mariana IslandsMicronesiaGuam

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Micronesian starling (Aplonis opaca) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Micronesia, from the Northern Mariana Islands to Palau and all the way into eastern Micronesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

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Questions

How big is the Micronesian Starling?

The Micronesian Starling weighs around 83 g.

Where does the Micronesian Starling live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Mariana and Caroline islands (western, central Micronesia). It is most often recorded in Palau, Northern Mariana Islands and Micronesia.

When is the best time to see the Micronesian Starling?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February, March, April, May, November and December (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Micronesian Starling endangered?

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

What does the Micronesian Starling eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Micronesian Starling in?

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

At a glance

Weight
83 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
125 mm
Tail
88 mm
Bill
27 mm
Tarsus
30 mm

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

Range

Pacific Ocean: Mariana and Caroline islands (western, central Micronesia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
Genus
Aplonis

Other birds in the genus Aplonis

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Micronesian Starling

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