Bird · GBIF taxon 2489036
Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensisThe Asian Glossy Starling is a social bird with metallic green-black plumage and striking red eyes; juveniles are pale below with bold dark streaks. Noisy flocks feed in tree canopies and gather at communal urban or forest-edge roosts.
Iridescent BirdSocial FlockCanopy Forager
Licensed referenceCharles J. Sharp / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Beetles
- Caterpillars
- Other insects
Predators
- Falcons
- Owls
- Snakes
ThreatsLocal habitat loss, roost removal, pesticide exposure, trapping, and collisions
HabitatsLowland forest, mangroves, woodland edge, plantations, gardens, towns, and city parks
Life spanSeveral years in the wild; precise maximum longevity is poorly documented
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilySturnidae
- GenusAplonis
- SpeciesAplonis panayensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- View communal roosts quietly and avoid standing directly beneath crowded trees.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Adults combine dark iridescence with conspicuous red eyes.
- Listen: Follow chattering flocks moving between canopy feeding sites.
- Distance: Give active roost trees room at dusk.
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