Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensis
The Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) is a uncommon rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found in 13 countries, weighing about 56 g. The Asian glossy starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the Asian Glossy Starling
The Asian glossy starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan (introduced), Cambodia and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. There is also a huge number of this species inhabiting towns and cities, where they take refuge in abandoned buildings and trees. They often move in large groups and are considered one of the noisiest species of birds. In the Philippines, it is known as kulansiyang, galansiyang, or kuling-dagat.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Japan.
When to see it
The Asian Glossy Starling can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Asian Glossy Starling look like?
- The Asian glossy starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
- How big is an Asian Glossy Starling?
- The Asian Glossy Starling is a small sized bird weighing about 56 g.
- Where can you see an Asian Glossy Starling?
- The Asian Glossy Starling occurs in 13 countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines and India.
- What birds look similar to an Asian Glossy Starling?
- The Asian Glossy Starling is most easily confused with the Metallic Starling, the Micronesian Starling and the Short-tailed Starling.
- Is the Asian Glossy Starling endangered?
- The Asian Glossy Starling is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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