About the Pohnpei Starling
The Pohnpei starling, also known as Pohnpei mountain starling or Ponape mountain starling, is an extremely rare or possibly extinct bird from the family of starlings (Sturnidae). It is endemic to the island of Pohnpei in the Pacific Ocean. It was called "sie" by the Pohnpei islanders. It was named after the Austrian ornithologist August von Pelzeln (1825–1891).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis pelzelni |
| Species Codes | pohsta1, POST |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pohnpei Starling belong to?
The Pohnpei Starling (Aplonis pelzelni) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Pohnpei Starling?
The Pohnpei Starling is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Pohnpei Starling?
The Pohnpei starling, also known as Pohnpei mountain starling or Ponape mountain starling, is an extremely rare or possibly extinct bird from the family of starlings (Sturnidae). It is endemic to the island of Pohnpei in the Pacific Ocean. It was called \"sie\" by the Pohnpei islanders. It was named a...
Where can I report a Pohnpei Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Pohnpei Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pohsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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