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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Rarotonga Starling* |
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Aplonis cinerascens |
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Description (2)
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Rarotonga Starling
© cookislands.bishopmuseum.org
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Family
Sturnidae (Starlings)
Size
20 cm
First Described (Guide)
Hartlaub & Finsch, 1871
Habitat
Subtropical and tropical montane moist forest. From 150 - 600 m.
Cook Islands (B) (NB).
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Rarotonga in the Cook Islands.
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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) and stable.
Status VU
Predation by introduced rats, aggressive behaviour of the introduced Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Singly or in pairs.
Food
Nectar, fruit and insects.
Voice
Squeaks, whistles and bell-like notes.
Xeno-Canto Sound Files
Rarotonga Starling (Aplonis cinerascens) [XC361326]
by id from Takitumu District, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, New Zealand (call)
Rarotonga Starling (Aplonis cinerascens) [XC361324]
by Todd Mark from Takitumu District, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, New Zealand (call)
Nest
In a hollow of an old tree, preferably a native.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Genus name sometimes given as Aplornis.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Rarotonga Starling see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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