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About the Metallic Starling
The metallic starling, also known as the shining starling, is a bird in the starling family native to the Moluccas, New Guinea, Queensland and the Solomon Islands.
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The adult has brilliant red eyes, a long forked tail and green-glossed black plumage. Immatures are pale below with dark streaks.
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Where the Metallic Starling lives
Regular range
When to see the Metallic Starling
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Peak activity in October · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Micronesian StarlingAplonis opacaThe Micronesian starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
Short-tailed StarlingAplonis minorThe short-tailed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
Singing StarlingAplonis cantoroidesAdult singing starlings have glossy black plumage and bright red irises.
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