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Rodrigues Starling
Necropsar rodericanus
Rodrigues Starling (Necropsar rodericanus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Rodrigues Starling (Necropsar rodericanus) 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 Necropsar
- Species rodericanus
Quick facts
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Rodrigues Starling (Necropsar rodericanus) belongs to the Sturnidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Rodrigues I.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Rodrigues Starling live?
The Rodrigues Starling is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Rodrigues I.
What family does the Rodrigues Starling belong to?
The Rodrigues Starling (Necropsar rodericanus) belongs to the Sturnidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Rodrigues Starling endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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