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Asian Glossy Starling
- Scientific name
- Aplonis panayensis
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Urban suburban
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Asian Glossy Starling, classified as Aplonis panayensis, is a bird native to Southeast Asia, ranging from India to the Philippines. It is a member of the Sturnidae family, characterized by its iridescent green-black plumage and distinctive ruby-red eyes. Evolutionarily, its broad wings and pointed tail have been finely tuned for agile flight within the canopy layers of tropical forests, woodlands, and suburban gardens where it thrives.
First described by ornithologist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli in 1783, the species has been studied for its social, gregarious nature and its high degree of adaptability to human-altered environments. Unlike species that shy away from urbanization, the Asian Glossy Starling has successfully integrated into cities across its range, often gathering in large, vocal flocks. Its survival strategy reflects a successful transition into diverse ecological niches, making it one of the most frequently encountered avian species within its territory.
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