About the Yellow-eyed Starling
The yellow-eyed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis mystacea |
| Species Codes | yeesta1, YEST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-eyed Starling belong to?
The Yellow-eyed Starling (Aplonis mystacea) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-eyed Starling?
The yellow-eyed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Yellow-eyed Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-eyed Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeesta1, or on iNaturalist.
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