Grosbeak Starling
Scissirostrum dubium
The Grosbeak Starling (Scissirostrum dubium) is a legendary rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found only in Indonesia, weighing about 65 g. The grosbeak starling, also known as the grosbeak myna, finch-billed myna, or scissor-billed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the Grosbeak Starling
The grosbeak starling, also known as the grosbeak myna, finch-billed myna, or scissor-billed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is monotypic in the genus Scissirostrum. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where its natural habitat is tropical lowland, and sometimes subtropical montane, lightly wooded forest areas and wetlands. It is threatened in the wild by habitat loss, and by birds being captured for the cagebird trade.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, July, September, October, November, with peak activity in November. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Grosbeak Starling look like?
- The grosbeak starling, also known as the grosbeak myna, finch-billed myna, or scissor-billed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
- How big is a Grosbeak Starling?
- The Grosbeak Starling is a medium sized bird weighing about 65 g.
- Where can you see a Grosbeak Starling?
- The Grosbeak Starling is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Grosbeak Starling?
- The Grosbeak Starling is most easily confused with the Black-winged Myna, the Rusty-winged Starling and the White-eyed Starling.
- Is the Grosbeak Starling endangered?
- The Grosbeak Starling is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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