About the Asian Glossy Starling
The Asian glossy starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Brunei, northeastern India (Assam), Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. It has also been introduced to Taiwan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis panayensis |
| Species Codes | asgsta1, AGST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Asian Glossy Starling belong to?
The Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Asian Glossy Starling?
The Asian glossy starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Brunei, northeastern India (Assam), Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtro...
Where can I report a Asian Glossy Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Asian Glossy Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code asgsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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