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Metallic Starling

Aplonis metallica


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

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