Tanimbar Starling (Aplonis crassa)
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Tanimbar Starling

Aplonis crassa (Sclater, PL, 1883)

59 gWeight

The Tanimbar starling (Aplonis crassa) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.

Near Threatened

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 Tanimbar starling (Aplonis crassa) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.

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Questions

How big is the Tanimbar Starling?

The Tanimbar Starling weighs around 59 g.

Where does the Tanimbar Starling live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Yamdena and Larat (Tanimbar Islands, southern Moluccas).

Is the Tanimbar Starling endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Tanimbar Starling as Near Threatened.

What does the Tanimbar Starling eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Tanimbar Starling in?

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

At a glance

Weight
59 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
101 mm
Tail
73 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Yamdena and Larat (Tanimbar Islands, southern Moluccas)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
Genus
Aplonis

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Tanimbar Starling

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