Moluccan Starling
NameMoluccan Starling
Common NameMoluccan Starling
Scientific NameAplonis mysolensis
FamilySturnidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsAdults have entirely glossy black plumage with a metallic green or purplish sheen, particularly visible in good light. The eyes and bill are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typical of starlings, including a variety of whistles, chattering notes, and harsher calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Moluccas (Maluku Islands) and Raja Ampat Islands in eastern Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresentirely glossy black plumage, long tail, dark eye, dark stout bill, metallic sheen on feathers
Description
The Moluccan Starling is a medium-sized, entirely glossy black bird with a relatively long tail. It is typically found in pairs or small groups, foraging in the canopy of forests and forest edges.
