Asian Glossy Starling

Aplonis panayensis

Description

Aplonis panayensis is a medium-sized bird of about 20 cm, shiny black feathers, and belongs to the Sturnidae family.

Population Size

-

Life Span

-

WEIGHT​

-

LENGTH

20 cm

Di

Diurnal

Om

Omnivore

Classification

KINGDOM

:

Animalia

PHYLUM

:

Chordata

CLASS

:

Aves

ORDER

:

Passeriformes

FAMILY

:

Sturnidae

GENUS

:

Aplonis

SPECIES

:

Aplonis panayensis

Distribution

This species is distributed in open habitats such as villages and cities.

Geography

Continent : Asia

Country : India, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Java and Bali.

Habits and Lifestyle

Their lives are usually in groups, and together look for food.

Lifestyle

Arboreal

Biome

Open habitats

Climate Zone

Tropical

Diet and Nutrition

Eat a variety of fruits, as well as insects.

Diet : Omivorous

Mating Habits

Breeds in January – June, and lays 3 eggs.

Reproduction session : January – June

Incubation periods : –

Independent age : –

Baby name : –

Baby carrying : 3 eggs

PHOTO GALLERY

Reference

  1. MacKinnon, J. 1991 . Fields Guide to the Birds Of Java and Bali. Gadjah Mada University Press. Yogyakarta.