Rennell Starling (Aplonis insularis)
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Rennell Starling

Aplonis insularis Mayr, 1931

70 gWeight

The Rennell starling (Aplonis insularis) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.

Most records: Solomon Islands

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rennell Starling has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rennell IslandSolomon Islands20 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Solomon Islands

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 Rennell starling (Aplonis insularis) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands.

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Questions

How big is the Rennell Starling?

The Rennell Starling weighs around 70 g.

Where does the Rennell Starling live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Rennell (southeastern Solomon Islands). It is most often recorded in Solomon Islands.

Is the Rennell Starling endangered?

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

What does the Rennell Starling eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Rennell Starling in?

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

At a glance

Weight
70 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
103 mm
Tail
66 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Rennell (southeastern Solomon Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
Genus
Aplonis

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Rennell Starling

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