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Pohnpei Starling

Aplonis pelzelni · Sturnidae · Passeriformes

Best monthsJun–Augmost records
Records28in 1 country
Most seen inMicronesia28 records
Red ListCritically endangeredIUCN status
Pohnpei Starling
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About

Pohnpei Starling in brief

The pohnpei starling (Aplonis pelzelni) is a bird of the Sturnidae family — species of bird.

In Micronesia it has 28 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in June, July and August and fall to their lowest in January and February.

Its global conservation status is critically endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Micronesia28 records · best Jul, Aug
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

More of the Sturnidae family

All birds
European Starling
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European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris
European Starling