Moluccan Starling
Moluccan Starling
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A dark, glossy starling with a pale eye, endemic to the Moluccas and West Papuan islands of Indonesia. It is a common resident of forests and woodlands.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas throughout the Moluccas and West Papuan Islands, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for a glossy dark starling with a distinct pale (yellowish to white) eye. Its specific island distribution helps narrow down identification.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas throughout the Moluccas and West Papuan Islands, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for a glossy dark starling with a distinct pale (yellowish to white) eye. Its specific island distribution helps narrow down identification.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is part of a complex group of similar dark starlings within the Aplonis genus, often requiring careful observation of eye color and range for positive identification.
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