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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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Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensis
Least Concern
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Atoll Starling
Aplonis feadensis
Near Threatened
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Brown-winged Starling
Aplonis grandis
Least Concern
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Kosrae Starling
Aplonis corvina
Extinct
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Long-tailed Starling
Aplonis magna
Least Concern
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Makira Starling
Aplonis dichroa
Least Concern
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Metallic Starling
Aplonis metallica
Least Concern
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Micronesian Starling
Aplonis opaca
Least Concern
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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 (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Violet-hooded Starling?
The closest relatives of Violet-hooded Starling in the genus Aplonis include Asian Glossy Starling, Atoll Starling, Brown-winged Starling, Kosrae Starling, Long-tailed Starling.

Genus Aplonis — 20 Species

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Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensis
LC 🐾
Atoll Starling
Aplonis feadensis
NT 🐾
Brown-winged Starling
Aplonis grandis
LC 🐾
Kosrae Starling
Aplonis corvina
EX 🐾
Long-tailed Starling
Aplonis magna
LC 🐾
Makira Starling
Aplonis dichroa
LC 🐾
Metallic Starling
Aplonis metallica
LC 🐾
Micronesian Starling
Aplonis opaca
LC 🐾
Moluccan Starling
Aplonis mysolensis
LC 🐾
Mountain Starling
Aplonis santovestris
EN 🐾
Mysterious Starling
Aplonis mavornata
EX 🐾
Norfolk Starling
Aplonis fusca
EX 🐾
Pohnpei Starling
Aplonis pelzelni
CR 🐾
Polynesian Starling
Aplonis tabuensis
LC 🐾
Rarotonga Starling
Aplonis cinerascens
VU 🐾
Rennell Starling
Aplonis insularis
LC 🐾
Rusty-winged Starling
Aplonis zelandica
NT 🐾
Samoan Starling
Aplonis atrifusca
LC 🐾
Short-tailed Starling
Aplonis minor
LC 🐾
Singing Starling
Aplonis cantoroides
LC
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