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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Mountain Starling* |
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Aplonis santovestris |
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Description (10)
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Mountain Starling
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Other Names (World)
Mountain Starling, Santo Starling
Family
Sturnidae (Starlings)
Size
17 - 18 cm
First Described (Guide)
Harrisson & Marshall, 1937
Habitat
Subtropical and tropical montane moist forest. From 1,200 - 1,900 m.
Vanuatu (B) (NB).
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Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu.
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Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 250 - 999 (2010).
Status EN
Predation by introduced cats, dogs and rats, and disease are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Forages in singles and pairs in the understorey of cloud-forest. Rarely recorded more than 6 m above the ground.
Voice
A high, evenly-pitched, whistled 'cheep', frequently repeated.
Nest
In holes, low down in trees.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Genus name sometimes given as Aplornis.
Similar Species
Rusty-winged Starling (Aplonis zelandica) which has dark iris, dark mask and is greyish with rusty-brown restricted to wings and rump.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Mountain Starling see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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