Birds

Mysterious Starling

Mysterious Starling

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An extinct starling species, formerly endemic to Mauke Island in the Cook Islands. It was known from a single specimen collected in 1826.
Where to spot
This species is extinct and can no longer be observed in the wild.
How to spot
N/A (Extinct)
When to spot
N/A (Extinct)
The Mauke Starling's extinction likely occurred shortly after European contact, perhaps due to introduced predators like rats, as is common for many isolated island bird species.
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