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Makira starling

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Passeriformes

Genus
  
Aplonis

Higher classification
  
Aplonis

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Sturnidae

Scientific name
  
Aplonis dichroa

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
White‑eyed starling, Mountain starling, Rarotonga starling, Pohnpei starling, Moluccan starling

The Makira starling (Aplonis dichroa), 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.

References

Makira starling Wikipedia