Rennell starling
Species of bird
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The Rennell starling (Aplonis insularis) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands.
| Rennell starling | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Sturnidae |
| Genus: | Aplonis |
| Species: | A. insularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Aplonis insularis Mayr, 1931 | |
The plumage of the Rennell starling is blackish with a green-blue gloss. It has a yellow-orange eye and a short tail. It is an abundant bird of tropical moist lowland forests, secondary growth and coconut plantations.
