Atoll Starling
Atoll Starling
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A medium-sized, glossy black starling endemic to small, isolated atolls in the South Pacific. It is often found in coconut plantations and coastal vegetation.
Where to spot
Restricted to the Fead Islands (part of Papua New Guinea) and possibly other isolated atolls in the Solomon Sea.
How to spot
Look for a glossy black starling in coastal vegetation, often near human settlements or coconut trees. Its extreme localization is a primary identification point.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best sought during daylight hours on its specific island habitats.
Where to spot
Restricted to the Fead Islands (part of Papua New Guinea) and possibly other isolated atolls in the Solomon Sea.
How to spot
Look for a glossy black starling in coastal vegetation, often near human settlements or coconut trees. Its extreme localization is a primary identification point.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best sought during daylight hours on its specific island habitats.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Atoll Starling's survival is particularly vulnerable to habitat changes on its small island homes, including the impacts of rising sea levels and introduced predators.
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