Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Aplonis Higher classification Aplonis | Phylum Chordata Family Sturnidae Scientific name Aplonis atrifusca Rank Species | |
Similar Polynesian starling, Rarotonga starling, Pohnpei starling, Mountain starling, White‑eyed starling | ||
Banded rail and samoan starling on ofu american samoa
The Samoan starling (Aplonis atrifusca) is a large starling of the family Sturnidae. It is found in American Samoa and Samoa. The species has a dark brown, glossy appearance, with a long bill. Its natural habitat is tropical moist forest on volcanic islands, where it is common and more conspicuous than the Polynesian starling, which is found in the same habitat. Vocalizations include various whistles and other sounds. This starling feeds on a variety of fruits, especially guava, and insects. Little is known of its mating or social habits, but it appears to nest year-round, in tree cavities. Its eggs are pale blue.
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Samoan starling skull and brain cast
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