About the Micronesian Starling
The Micronesian starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Micronesia, from the Northern Mariana Islands to Palau and all the way into eastern Micronesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is the only native frugivore existing on Guam.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis opaca |
| Species Codes | micsta1, MIST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Micronesian Starling belong to?
The Micronesian Starling (Aplonis opaca) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Micronesian Starling?
The Micronesian starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Micronesia, from the Northern Mariana Islands to Palau and all the way into eastern Micronesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It i...
Where can I report a Micronesian Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Micronesian Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code micsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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