Singing Starling
A species of Pacific Starlings Scientific name : Aplonis cantoroides Genus : Pacific Starlings
Singing Starling, A species of Pacific Starlings
Botanical name: Aplonis cantoroides
Genus: Pacific Starlings
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Description
Adult singing starlings have glossy black plumage and bright red irises. Immature birds are paler, with streaked underparts and brown irises. They are distinguished from metallic starlings by shorter, square tails and thicker bills. 
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Singing Starling primarily consume figs and soft fruits, supplementing their diet occasionally with insects. They exhibit unique foraging behaviors that reflect these preferences.
Habitat
The singing Starling inhabits a diverse spectrum of environments in the broader New Guinea region, from natural forests to modified landscapes, adapting well to urban settings. These birds primarily reside in lowland areas and extend into the valleys of mountainous regions. Their presence is particularly noted in forested zones across various islands within this geographical expanse.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
Singing starlings are found in New Guinea and some adjacent islands, the Bismarck Archipelago, Admiralty Islands and Solomon Islands. They have been recorded from Boigu and Saibai Islands, Queensland, Australian territory in north-western Torres Strait. They inhabit forest edges, gardens and cultivated areas with trees, urban areas and coconut groves.
Species Status
As a species with a large range and no evidence of population decline, it is assessed as being of Least Concern.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Starlings Genus
Pacific Starlings Species
Singing Starling 
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