Rennell Starling
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| Aplonis insularis Mayr, 1931 |
The Rennell Starling (Aplonis insularis) is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family. It is endemic to Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands.
The plumage of the Rennell Starling is blackish with a green-blue gloss. It has a yellow-orange eye and a short tail. It is an abundant bird of tropical moist lowland forests, secondary growth and coconut plantations.
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- BirdLife International 2004. Aplonis insularis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.
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