Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
White-eyed Starling
Aplonis brunneicapillus
VUVulnerable Endemic to Solomon Islands
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-eyed starling (Aplonis brunneicapillus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Range and habitat
Bougainville, Guadalcanal, Choiseul, and Rendova (northern Solomon Islands).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-eyed 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.
