Short-tailed Starling
A species of Pacific Starlings Scientific name : Aplonis minor Genus : Pacific Starlings
Short-tailed Starling, A species of Pacific Starlings
Botanical name: Aplonis minor
Genus: Pacific Starlings
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The short-tailed starling (Aplonis minor) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Short-tailed Starling's diet includes fruit, berries, and insects, with a noted preference for coffee berries. It forages in both forest canopies and edges, typically in small flocks, and also forms communal roosts.
Habitat
Short-tailed Starling typically resides in various types of lowland forest environments, including those at the edges of forests. While less commonly found in cultivated regions and villages, in certain broader geographical areas such as Java and Bali, short-tailed Starling shows a preference for agricultural landscapes that are adjacent to forested areas. The species is generally associated with lower elevations in its habitat range.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Starlings Genus
Pacific Starlings Species
Short-tailed Starling 
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