Makira Starling (Aplonis dichroa)

Other Names (World)
Makira Starling, San Cristobal Starling

Family
Sturnidae (Starlings)

Size
19 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Tristram, 1895)

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical lowland moist forest.

Range (Guide)

Solomon Islands (B).

San Cristobal (Makira), in south-eastern Solomon Is.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Loud, clear whistles and clicking sounds.

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Makira Starling (Aplonis dichroa) [XC32626]
by id from Baranaigasi Ridge, Makira, Solomon Islands (call, call type 3)

Makira Starling (Aplonis dichroa) [XC32628]
by Niels Krabbe from lower Baranaigasi Ridge, Makira, Solomon Islands (call, call type 4)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Genus name sometimes given as Aplornis. May form a superspecies with Brown-winged Starling (Aplonis grandis) and formerly regarded as conspecific, but differs in size, morphology and plumage.

References
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