About the Polynesian Starling
The Polynesian starling is a species of starling of the family Sturnidae. It is found in the Samoan Islands, Fiji, Niue, Tonga, the Santa Cruz Islands and Wallis and Futuna. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests. Various subspecies exist throughout this wide range, some darker in coloration and some lighter. Its call is a raspy buzz or rattle. Diet is fruit and insects.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Moluccan StarlingAplonis mysolensisThe Moluccan starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
Samoan StarlingAplonis atrifuscaThe Samoan starling is a large starling of the family Sturnidae.
Striated StarlingAplonis striataThe striated starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
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