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Tasman Starling
Aplonis fusca
Tasman Starling (Aplonis fusca) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Tasman Starling (Aplonis fusca) is a member of the Sturnidae family found in Australia & Oceania. 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 fusca
Quick facts
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Tasman Starling (Aplonis fusca) is a member of the Sturnidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Norfolk and Lord Howe is.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Tasman Starling live?
The Tasman Starling is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Norfolk and Lord Howe is.
What family does the Tasman Starling belong to?
The Tasman Starling (Aplonis fusca) belongs to the Sturnidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Tasman Starling endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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