About the Rarotonga Starling
The Rarotonga starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis cinerascens |
| Species Codes | rarsta1, RAST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rarotonga Starling belong to?
The Rarotonga Starling (Aplonis cinerascens) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rarotonga Starling?
The Rarotonga starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands....
Where can I report a Rarotonga Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Rarotonga Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rarsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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