Yellow-eyed Starling
Aplonis mystacea
The Yellow-eyed Starling (Aplonis mystacea) is a legendary rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found only in Papua New Guinea, weighing about 69 g. The yellow-eyed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the Yellow-eyed Starling
The yellow-eyed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, with peak activity in August. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Yellow-eyed Starling look like?
- The yellow-eyed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
- How big is a Yellow-eyed Starling?
- The Yellow-eyed Starling is a medium sized bird weighing about 69 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-eyed Starling?
- The Yellow-eyed Starling is endemic to Papua New Guinea, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-eyed Starling?
- The Yellow-eyed Starling is most easily confused with the Tanimbar Starling, the Rarotonga Starling and the Makira Starling.
- Is the Yellow-eyed Starling endangered?
- The Yellow-eyed Starling is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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