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Mountain Starling

Aplonis santovestris

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)
Family
Sturnidae
Genus
Aplonis
Species
Aplonis santovestris (Mountain Starling)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヤマカラスモドキ
Chinese 山地輝椋鳥
Spanish Estornino de Espíritu Santo
French Stourne d'Espiritu Santo
German Rostbürzelstar
Russian Горный аплонис

Similar Species in Aplonis

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นกเอี้ยงดำปักษ์ใต้
Aplonis panayensis
Least Concern
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Long-tailed Starling
Aplonis magna
Least Concern
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Norfolk Starling
Aplonis fusca
Extinct
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Micronesian Starling
Aplonis opaca
Least Concern
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Violet-hooded Starling
Aplonis circumscripta
Near Threatened
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Moluccan Starling
Aplonis mysolensis
Least Concern
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Makira Starling
Aplonis dichroa
Least Concern
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Kosrae Starling
Aplonis corvina
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Starling?
The scientific name of Mountain Starling is Aplonis santovestris. It belongs to the genus Aplonis.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Starling?
Mountain Starling (Aplonis santovestris) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mountain Starling live?
Mountain Starling is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Mountain Starling belong to?
Mountain Starling (Aplonis santovestris) belongs to the genus Aplonis, which is part of the taxonomic family Sturnidae.
Is Mountain Starling endangered?
Yes, Mountain Starling (Aplonis santovestris) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mountain Starling belong to?
Mountain Starling (Aplonis santovestris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Starling?
The closest relatives of Mountain Starling in the genus Aplonis include นกเอี้ยงดำปักษ์ใต้, Kosrae Starling, Long-tailed Starling, Makira Starling, Micronesian Starling.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Aplonis — 20 Species

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นกเอี้ยงดำปักษ์ใต้
Aplonis panayensis
LC 🐾
Kosrae Starling
Aplonis corvina
EX 🐾
Long-tailed Starling
Aplonis magna
LC 🐾
Makira Starling
Aplonis dichroa
LC 🐾
Micronesian Starling
Aplonis opaca
LC 🐾
Violet-hooded Starling
Aplonis circumscripta
NT 🐾
Moluccan Starling
Aplonis mysolensis
LC
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Mountain Starling
Aplonis santovestris
EN
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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 🐾
Metallic Starling
Aplonis metallica
LC 🐾
Rusty-winged Starling
Aplonis zelandica
NT 🐾
Short-tailed Starling
Aplonis minor
LC 🐾
Singing Starling
Aplonis cantoroides
LC 🐾
Striated Starling
Aplonis striata
LC 🐾
Mysterious Starling
Aplonis mavornata
EX 🐾
Tanimbar Starling
Aplonis crassa
NT
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