Long-tailed Starling
Aplonis magna
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Sturnidae
About
The long-tailed starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to the Schouten Islands off West Papua, in Indonesia, an important area of bird endemism. The species was once treated as part of a superspecies with the shining starling. There are two subspecies, the nominate race, which occurs on Biak, and brevicauda, which is found on Numfor Island. It occurs in a wide range of habitats at all altitudes, including natural forest and forest edges, as well as human modified secondary forests and gardens. In spite of its tiny global range the species is not considered threatened by human activities and remains common within its range, and is therefore listed as least concern by the IUCN.
Fun Fact
The species was once treated as part of a superspecies with the shining starling.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in a wide range of habitats at all altitudes, including natural forest and forest edges, as well as human modified secondary forests and gardens.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance