About the Asian Glossy Starling
The Asian glossy starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan (introduced), Cambodia and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. There is also a huge number of this species inhabiting towns and cities, where they take refuge in abandoned buildings and trees. They often move in large groups and are considered one of the noisiest species of birds. In the Philippines, it is known as kulansiyang, galansiyang, or kuling-dagat.
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, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan (introduced), 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.