Metallic Starling
Aplonis metallica
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A breeding migrant to ne Queensland, arriving Aug-Sep;
departing to PNG Mar-Apr. Frequents rainforest, forest edges, parks and
gardens. Common in lowlands and tablelands. Takes a broad range of forest
fruits. Does not venture further south of this region.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications: | Bird, forest and grassland |
Family: | Sturnidae (Starlings) |
Information sources: | Photo 1 (Males) taken at Mt Jukes by Marlis Schoeb; Photo 2 at Mt Jukes by Robert Werner |