About the Makira Starling
The Makira starling, also known as the San Cristobal starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis dichroa |
| Species Codes | sacsta1, MAST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Makira Starling belong to?
The Makira Starling (Aplonis dichroa) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Makira Starling?
The Makira starling, also known as the San Cristobal starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Makira Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Makira Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sacsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
5
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