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Kosrae Starling
Aplonis corvina
Kosrae Starling (Aplonis corvina) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Kosrae Starling (Aplonis corvina) is a member of the Sturnidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Sturnidae Starlings, Rhabdornises
- Genus Aplonis
- Species corvina
Quick facts
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Kosrae Starling (Aplonis corvina) belongs to the Sturnidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Kosrae (e Caroline Is., c Micronesia).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Kosrae Starling live?
The Kosrae Starling is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Kosrae (e Caroline Is., c Micronesia).
What family does the Kosrae Starling belong to?
The Kosrae Starling (Aplonis corvina) belongs to the Sturnidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Kosrae Starling endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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