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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis metallica |
| Species Codes | metsta1, MHST, MEST, MCST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Metallic Starling belong to?
The Metallic Starling (Aplonis metallica) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Metallic Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Metallic Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code metsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
1,504
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