Short-tailed Starling
Aplonis minor
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusAplonis (Pacific Starlings)
- SpeciesAplonis minor (Short-tailed Starling)
2 Verified sightings at Komodo National Park From 2019 to 2026
51 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Short-tailed Starling
The short-tailed starling (Aplonis minor) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Short-tailed Starling in Komodo National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Komodo National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |