Polynesian Starling

Aplonis tabuensis

LCLeast Concern

Family: Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
Order: Passeriformes

Overview

The Polynesian starling (Aplonis tabuensis) is a species of starling of the family Sturnidae. It is found in the Samoan Islands, Fiji, Niue, Tonga, the Santa Cruz Islands and Wallis and Futuna. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests. Various subspecies exist throughout this wide range, some darker in coloration and some lighter.

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Range and habitat

Continents

North America
Oceania

Countries

Fiji
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
United States

Sources and further reading

Wikipedia: Polynesian starling
eBird: sightings, maps and photos
xeno-canto: sound recordings
Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
IUCN Red List (threat status)
AviList global checklist (taxonomy)

Last updated September 29, 2026.