About the Polynesian Starling
The Polynesian starling is a species of starling of the family Sturnidae. It is found in the Samoan Islands, Fiji, Niue, Tonga, the Santa Cruz Islands and Wallis and Futuna. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests. Various subspecies exist throughout this wide range, some darker in coloration and some lighter. Its call is a raspy buzz or rattle. Diet is fruit and insects.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Aplonis tabuensis |
| Species Codes | polsta1, POST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Polynesian Starling belong to?
The Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Polynesian Starling?
The Polynesian starling is a species of starling of the family Sturnidae. It is found in the Samoan Islands, Fiji, Niue, Tonga, the Santa Cruz Islands and Wallis and Futuna. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests. Various subspecies exist throughout t...
Where can I report a Polynesian Starling sighting?
You can log sightings of Polynesian Starling on eBird (ebird.org) using species code polsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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