Polynesian starling

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The Polynesian starling is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) (Gmelin, JF, 1788) summary taxon grid map Wikipedia NatureServe Google: Web|Scholar ITIS Birdlife Google|Flickr Xeno-Canto - photo: aviceda Photo powered by flickr.com. More

The Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) is a species of starling of the family Sturnidae. It is found in American Samoa, Samoa, Fiji, Niue, Tonga, the Santa Cruz Islands, and Wallis and Futuna Islands. 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. More

The Polynesian Starling, Aplonis tabuensis, ranges from the Solomon Islands to Tonga. * Genus Rhabdornis—Philippine creepers (three species; placement here requires confirmation) * Genus Aplonis—Pacific starlings (c. More

Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) = French: Stourne de Polynésie German: Südseestar Spanish: Estornino de Polinesia Other common names: Striped Starling Taxonomy: Lanius tabuensis J. F. Gmelin, 1788, Friendly Islands = Tonga Islands. Genus name sometimes given as Aplornis (see page 659). Twelve subspecies recognized. More

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Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) Birds of Fiji Images of birds taken during June 2007 in Viti Levu, Fiji. More

Polynesian Starling's subspecies tenebrosus of Niuatoputapu and Tafahi, Tonga; alternatively, it looks much like a much (nearly one-third) smaller, yellow-eyed version of the Samoan Starling. Extinction The only known specimen (BMNH Old Vellum Catalog 12.192) was shot "hopping about tree" (Jones, 1925) by Andrew Bloxam, naturalist of the HMS Blonde, roughly between 2.30 and 3.30 PM on August 9, 1825. More

Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) Polynesian Starlings = Starlings The Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) is found in American Samoa, Samoa, Fiji, Niue, Tonga, the Santa Cruz Islands, and Wallis and Futuna Islands. Several subspecies exist throughout its range, some are darker in coloration and some lighter. Calls / Vocalizations Their calls sound like a raspy buzz or rattle. More

Gallery » Fiji » Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) Exif - Photo Properties summary details Make Canon Model Canon EOS 40D Aperture Value f/7 Color Space sRGB Exposure Bias Value 0 EV Exposure Program Program Flash More

Stamps showing Polynesian Starling Aplonis tabuensis Polynesian Starling Aplonis tabuensis 205.004 Polynesian Starling IOC v2.4: 8154 Links will open countrypage in new window - Samoa 02.09. More

Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) = Polynesian Starling (Aplonis tabuensis) by aviceda.Photographed at Matei, Taveuni, Fiji Isles with Canon 40D & Canon 100-400mm L zoom. To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member). More

Polynesian Starling Aplonis tabuensis = Taveuni, Fiji - Jun, 2008 More

Polynesian Starling Aplonis tabuensis = Described by: Gmelin (1788) Alternate common name(s): Striped Starling Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Taveuni, Fiji - Jun, 2008 More

Polynesian Starling - Aplonis tabuensis Stourne de Polynésie = Stourne de Polynésie The Starling Gallery : © Tom Tarrant Site web : Birding Southern Queensland Order : Passériformes Family : Sturnidae Species : Polynesian Starling Reference: tota34386 Date taken : 2007 Jun Geographic data Country : Fiji (fj) Region : Western Division Place : More

POLYNESIAN STARLING, MISI (Aplonis tabuensis) DESCRIPTION: Upperparts dark ashy-brown, darker and more glossy on crown. Chin pale, merging to slightly darker chest which in turn merges into beige abdomen. Bill, feet and eyes are dark brown; although Polynesian Starlings from the Niuas have yellow eyes. OVERALL LENGTH: 19 cm (7 1/2 ") DISTRIBUTION: East Melanesia (Temotu Province of the Solomon Islands and Fiji) and Western Samoa. More

* Polynesian Starling, Aplonis tabuensis * Samoan Starling, Aplonis atrifusca * Rarotonga Starling, Aplonis cinerascens * Yellow-faced Myna, Mino dumontii * Golden Myna, Mino anais * Long-tailed Myna, Mino kreffti * Sulawesi Myna, Basilornis celebensis * Helmeted Myna, Basilornis galeatus * Long-crested Myna, Basilornis corythaix More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Sturnidae
Genus : Aplonis
Species : tabuensis
Authority : (Gmelin, 1788)