Aplonis metallica
(Metallic starling)
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FAMILY |
Sturnidae |
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Species |
Aplonis metallica |
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Common name(s) |
Metallic starling, Shining starling |
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Main colour |
Black |
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Distinctive feature |
Black glossy body with prominent red eye, size 20-24 cm |
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Campus |
Cairns |
Description
This migratory bird occurs in flocks, usually associated with rainforest areas, they nest in colonies often in trees with an open architecture like Elaeocarpus. Body is glossy black often with an iridescent sheen of purple and green, tail is pointed. Legs and feet black, eyes red, bill black.
