Wildlifeof Thailand
Asian Glossy Starling
Sturnidae
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Aplonis panayensis
Basic stats
Range
Bangladesh, Brunei, north-eastern India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia and Thailand; introduced to Taiwan
Size
20cm
Weight
50–60g
The Asian glossy starling is a starling found in Bangladesh, Brunei, north-eastern India (Assam), Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia and Thailand, and introduced to Taiwan. It is 20 cm long and weighs 50 to 60 g. Adults of both sexes have glossy black plumage and a bright red iris, and juveniles are blackish-brown above and heavily streaked below. The subspecies vary in the extent of the gloss and in bill size (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Asian Glossy Starling found?
- Bangladesh, Brunei, north-eastern India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia and Thailand; introduced to Taiwan
- How big is the Asian Glossy Starling?
- 20cm
- How much does the Asian Glossy Starling weigh?
- 50–60g