Male © Lars Petersson | My World of Bird Photography eBird S65189239 Macaulay Library ML 206014831
Female © Lars Petersson | My World of Bird Photography
Male © Gerd Schön
Female © Lars Petersson | My World of Bird Photography
Male © Richard Fuller
+ 3
Male © Dubi Shapiro
Female © Kenneth Bader

Striated Starling Aplonis striata

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Identification

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Small, dark starling with a bright red eye, short tail, and thick bill. Male glossy black with a faintly striated pattern. Female gray overall, slightly paler on the underparts. Found throughout New Caledonia and on the Loyalty Islands, though more common in areas of higher quality habitat. Most common call a surprisingly high-pitched, clear downslurred whistle. Also gives a more rarely-heard quiet babbling song.

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