Long-tailed Starling Aplonis magna

A large, common, long-tailed bird from lowland and foothill forest canopy and edge on the Bay islands of New Guinea. All black plumage with bluish, glossy back, neck and chest feathers giving a slightly streaked appearance. The Numfor race has a significantly shorter tail. Often found in groups and perches on open branches. Metallic Startling is somewhat similar, but Long-tailed has a much longer tail and lacks the red eye. Voice, parrotlike screeches and grating calls.