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Samoan Starling

Aplonis atrifusca · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
samsta1, SAST

About the Samoan Starling

The Samoan starling is a large starling of the family Sturnidae. It is found in the Samoan Islands. The species has a dark brown, glossy appearance, with a long bill. Its natural habitat is tropical moist forest on volcanic islands, where it is common and more conspicuous than the Polynesian starling, which is found in the same habitat. Vocalizations include various whistles and other sounds. This starling feeds on a variety of fruits, especially guava, and insects. Little is known of its mating or social habits, but it appears to nest year-round, in tree cavities. Its eggs are pale blue.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyStarlings (Sturnidae)
SpeciesAplonis atrifusca
Species Codessamsta1, SAST

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Samoan Starling belong to?

The Samoan Starling (Aplonis atrifusca) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Samoan Starling?

The Samoan starling is a large starling of the family Sturnidae. It is found in the Samoan Islands. The species has a dark brown, glossy appearance, with a long bill. Its natural habitat is tropical moist forest on volcanic islands, where it is common and more conspicuous than the Polynesian starlin...

Where can I report a Samoan Starling sighting?

You can log sightings of Samoan Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code samsta1, or on iNaturalist.