Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Aplonis Higher classification Aplonis | Phylum Chordata Family Sturnidae Scientific name Aplonis insularis Rank Species | |
Similar White‑eyed starling, Mountain starling, Rarotonga starling, Pohnpei starling, Moluccan starling | ||
The Rennell starling (Aplonis insularis) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands.
The plumage of the Rennell starling is blackish with a green-blue gloss. It has a yellow-orange eye and a short tail. It is an abundant bird of tropical moist lowland forests, secondary growth and coconut plantations.
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