Long-tailed Starling
NameLong-tailed Starling
Common NameLong-tailed Starling
Scientific NameAplonis magna
FamilySturnidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)43.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage with a metallic sheen, which can appear iridescent in certain light. The bill and legs are black, and the eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of whistles, chattering notes, and harsher calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Biak and Supiori islands, located off the northern coast of New Guinea, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesExceptionally long, graduated tail, Large size for a starling, Uniform glossy black plumage, Dark bill and eyes
Description
The Long-tailed Starling is a large, glossy black starling characterized by its exceptionally long, graduated tail. It is an active bird, typically found foraging in the canopy of its forest habitat.
