Rarotonga starling
The Rarotonga starling (Aplonis cinerascens) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to the Cook Islands.
| Rarotonga starling | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Sturnidae |
| Genus: | Aplonis |
| Species: | A. cinerascens |
| Binomial name | |
| Aplonis cinerascens | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Aplonis cinerascens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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