About the Atoll Starling
The atoll starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in northern Melanesia: Green Islands, Nuguria, Ninigo, Hermit Islands and Ontong Java Atoll. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The species nests in holes in trees. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis feadensis |
| Species Codes | atosta1, ATST |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Atoll Starling belong to?
The Atoll Starling (Aplonis feadensis) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Atoll Starling?
The Atoll Starling is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Atoll Starling?
The atoll starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in northern Melanesia: Green Islands, Nuguria, Ninigo, Hermit Islands and Ontong Java Atoll. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The species nests in holes in trees. It is threatened by...
Where can I report a Atoll Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Atoll Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code atosta1, or on iNaturalist.
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