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Rarotonga starling 
Summary
The Rarotonga starling (Aplonis cinerascens) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to the Cook Islands.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Sturnidae |
| Genus: | Aplonis |
| Species: | A. cinerascens
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| Aplonis cinerascens | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References edit
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Aplonis cinerascens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22710502A94248565. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22710502A94248565.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
External links edit
- BirdLife Species Factsheet
- Photos of rarotonga starling in ARKive