Long-tailed Starling
Aplonis magna
The Long-tailed Starling (Aplonis magna) is a legendary rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found only in Indonesia, weighing about 69 g. The long-tailed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the Long-tailed Starling
The long-tailed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to the Schouten Islands off West Papua, in Indonesia, an important area of bird endemism. The species was once treated as part of a superspecies with the shining starling. There are two subspecies, the nominate race, which occurs on Biak, and brevicauda, which is found on Numfor Island. It occurs in a wide range of habitats at all altitudes, including natural forest and forest edges, as well as human modified secondary forests and gardens. In spite of its tiny global range the species is not considered threatened by human activities and remains common within its range, and is therefore listed as least…
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Long-tailed Starling look like?
- The long-tailed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
- How big is a Long-tailed Starling?
- The Long-tailed Starling is a medium sized bird weighing about 69 g.
- Where can you see a Long-tailed Starling?
- The Long-tailed Starling is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Long-tailed Starling?
- The Long-tailed Starling is most easily confused with the Brown-winged Starling, the Tanimbar Starling and the Yellow-eyed Starling.
- Is the Long-tailed Starling endangered?
- The Long-tailed Starling is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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