About the Kosrae Starling
The Kosrae starling, also known as Kosrae Island starling, and formerly as Kusaie Mountain starling, is an extinct bird from the family of starlings (Sturnidae). It was endemic to the montane forests on the island of Kosrae which belong to the Caroline Islands in the south-western Pacific.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis corvina |
| Species Codes | kossta1, KOST |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kosrae Starling belong to?
The Kosrae Starling (Aplonis corvina) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Kosrae Starling?
The Kosrae starling, also known as Kosrae Island starling, and formerly as Kusaie Mountain starling, is an extinct bird from the family of starlings (Sturnidae). It was endemic to the montane forests on the island of Kosrae which belong to the Caroline Islands in the south-western Pacific....
Where can I report a Kosrae Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Kosrae Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kossta1, or on iNaturalist.
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