An extinct starling species, known from a single specimen collected on Raiatea Island in French Polynesia in 1774. Little is known about its biology.
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)
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 Raiatea Starling is one of the many bird species that disappeared from Pacific islands shortly after European arrival, highlighting the fragility of island ecosystems.
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