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White-eyed Starling
Aplonis brunneicapillus
White-eyed Starling (Aplonis brunneicapillus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The White-eyed Starling (Aplonis brunneicapillus) is a member of the Sturnidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 66.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Sturnidae Starlings, Rhabdornises
- Genus Aplonis
- Species brunneicapillus
Where it lives
Bougainville, Choiseul, Rendova and Guadalcanal (northern, central, southeastern Solomon Is.)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 66.7 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-eyed Starling is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The White-eyed Starling is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-eyed Starling (Aplonis brunneicapillus) belongs to the Sturnidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Bougainville, Choiseul, Rendova and Guadalcanal (n, c, se Solomon Is.).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 66.7 g, with a wing length of about 10.7 cm and a tail of around 11.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 16,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-eyed Starling?
The White-eyed Starling is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 66.7 g.
Where does the White-eyed Starling live?
The White-eyed Starling is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Bougainville, Choiseul, Rendova and Guadalcanal (n, c, se Solomon Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the White-eyed Starling belong to?
The White-eyed Starling (Aplonis brunneicapillus) belongs to the Sturnidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the White-eyed Starling eat?
The White-eyed Starling is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the White-eyed Starling migrate?
The White-eyed Starling is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-eyed Starling endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the White-eyed Starling's range?
The White-eyed Starling has a mapped global range of about 16,000 km².
Conservation
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