Atoll Starling
Aplonis feadensis
The Atoll Starling (Aplonis feadensis) is a legendary rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found only in Papua New Guinea, weighing about 72 g. The atoll starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the Atoll Starling
The atoll starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in northern Melanesia: Green Islands, Nuguria, Ninigo, Hermit Islands and Ontong Java Atoll. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The species nests in holes in trees. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, May, June, July, September, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Atoll Starling look like?
- The atoll starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
- How big is an Atoll Starling?
- The Atoll Starling is a medium sized bird weighing about 72 g.
- Where can you see an Atoll Starling?
- The Atoll Starling is endemic to Papua New Guinea, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Atoll Starling?
- The Atoll Starling is most easily confused with the Rennell Starling, the Rusty-winged Starling and the White-eyed Starling.
- Is the Atoll Starling endangered?
- The Atoll Starling is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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