About the Mountain Starling
The mountain starling, also known as Vanuatu starling, Santo mountain starling or Santo starling, is a bird species in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to the island of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu. It is restricted to the cloud forest on that island. The species was rarely seen in the 20th century and was at one point feared to be extinct, although a 1991 expedition managed to find a population high in the mountains.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis santovestris |
| Species Codes | mousta1, MOST |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Starling belong to?
The Mountain Starling (Aplonis santovestris) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mountain Starling?
The Mountain Starling is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mountain Starling?
The mountain starling, also known as Vanuatu starling, Santo mountain starling or Santo starling, is a bird species in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to the island of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu. It is restricted to the cloud forest on that island. The species was rarely seen in the 20th century ...
Where can I report a Mountain Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mousta1, or on iNaturalist.