About the Visayan Rhabdornis
The Visayan rhabdornis is a species of bird currently placed in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is endemic to the central Philippines on the islands of Negros and Panay of the Visayan archipelago. It was previously considered a subspecies of the stripe-breasted rhabdornis. It lives in tropical moist montane forest and is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Rhabdornis rabori |
| Species Codes | visrha1, VIRH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Visayan Rhabdornis belong to?
The Visayan Rhabdornis (Rhabdornis rabori) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Visayan Rhabdornis?
The Visayan Rhabdornis is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Visayan Rhabdornis?
The Visayan rhabdornis is a species of bird currently placed in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is endemic to the central Philippines on the islands of Negros and Panay of the Visayan archipelago. It was previously considered a subspecies of the stripe-breasted rhabdornis. It lives in tropical mo...
Where can I report a Visayan Rhabdornis sighting?
You can log sightings of Visayan Rhabdornis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code visrha1, or on iNaturalist.
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