Samoan Starling

Starlings, Rhabdornises 👁 279 views Updated 2026-11-01

Samoan Starling (<em>Aplonis atrifusca</em>) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (<em>Sturnidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Samoan Starling (Aplonis atrifusca) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aplonis; binomial: Aplonis atrifusca; authority: (Peale, 1849).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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