A relatively large, dark starling with a stout bill, endemic to the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia. It inhabits forests and disturbed woodland areas.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edge, and cultivated areas on the Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for a large, dark starling with a heavy bill, often foraging in the canopy or mid-story. Its restricted range is a key identification clue.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edge, and cultivated areas on the Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for a large, dark starling with a heavy bill, often foraging in the canopy or mid-story. Its restricted range is a key identification clue.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Tanimbar Starling is a relatively poorly known species, and its diet and breeding habits are not as extensively studied as those of more widespread starlings.
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