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Pohnpei Starling
Aplonis pelzelni Finsch, 1876
47 gWeight
The Pohnpei starling (Aplonis pelzelni), also known as Pohnpei mountain starling or Ponape mountain starling, is an extremely rare or possibly extinct bird from the family of starlings (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 Pohnpei starling (Aplonis pelzelni), also known as Pohnpei mountain starling or Ponape mountain starling, is an extremely rare or possibly extinct bird from the family of starlings (Sturnidae). It is (or was) endemic to the island of Pohnpei (Federated States of Micronesia) in the Pacific Ocean. It was called "sie" (pronounced see-ah) by the Pohnpei islanders.
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Questions
How big is the Pohnpei Starling?
The Pohnpei Starling weighs around 47 g.
Where does the Pohnpei Starling live?
Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: montane Pohnpei (=Ponape, eastern Caroline Islands, central Micronesia; perhaps extinct).
Is the Pohnpei Starling endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pohnpei Starling as Critically Endangered.
What does the Pohnpei Starling eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Pohnpei Starling in?
It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 47 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Critically Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 100 mm
- Tail
- 64 mm
- Bill
- 24 mm
- Tarsus
- 26 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Pacific Ocean: montane Pohnpei (=Ponape, eastern Caroline Islands, central Micronesia; perhaps extinct)
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
Atoll StarlingAplonis feadensis
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
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