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Violet-hooded Starling

Aplonis circumscripta

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 塔尼巴群集椋鳥
French Stourne à capuchon pourpre

Similar Species in Aplonis

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Atollstar
Aplonis feadensis
Near Threatened
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Biakstar
Aplonis magna
Least Concern
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Dickschnabelstar
Aplonis striata
Least Concern
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Karolinenstar
Aplonis opaca
Least Concern
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Kosraesingstar
Aplonis corvina
Extinct
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Kragenstar
Aplonis grandis
Least Concern
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Malaienstar
Aplonis panayensis
Least Concern
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Mimikastar
Aplonis mystacea
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violet-hooded Starling?
The scientific name of Violet-hooded Starling is Aplonis circumscripta. It belongs to the genus Aplonis.
What is the conservation status of Violet-hooded Starling?
Violet-hooded Starling (Aplonis circumscripta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Violet-hooded Starling belong to?
Violet-hooded Starling (Aplonis circumscripta) belongs to the genus Aplonis, which is part of the taxonomic family Sturnidae.
What kingdom does Violet-hooded Starling belong to?
Violet-hooded Starling (Aplonis circumscripta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Violet-hooded Starling?
The closest relatives of Violet-hooded Starling in the genus Aplonis include Atollstar, Biakstar, Dickschnabelstar, Karolinenstar, Kosraesingstar.

Genus Aplonis — 20 Species

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Atollstar
Aplonis feadensis
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Biakstar
Aplonis magna
LC 🐾
Dickschnabelstar
Aplonis striata
LC 🐾
Karolinenstar
Aplonis opaca
LC 🐾
Kosraesingstar
Aplonis corvina
EX 🐾
Kragenstar
Aplonis grandis
LC 🐾
Malaienstar
Aplonis panayensis
LC 🐾
Mimikastar
Aplonis mystacea
NT 🐾
Molukkenstar
Aplonis mysolensis
LC 🐾
Norfolkstar
Aplonis fusca
EX 🐾
Pelzelnstar
Aplonis pelzelni
CR 🐾
Rarotongastar
Aplonis cinerascens
VU 🐾
Rennellstar
Aplonis insularis
LC 🐾
Rostbürzelstar
Aplonis santovestris
EN 🐾
Rostflügelstar
Aplonis zelandica
NT 🐾
Samoastar
Aplonis atrifusca
LC 🐾
San-Cristobal-Star
Aplonis dichroa
LC 🐾
Schlichtstar
Aplonis mavornata
EX 🐾
Singstar
Aplonis cantoroides
LC 🐾
Südseestar
Aplonis tabuensis
LC
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