Metallic Starling
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The Metallic Starling (Aplonis metallica) is a native of north eastern Australia and other islands in Australasia such as New Guinea. From the Starling family Sturnidae, it has brilliant red eyes and black plumage.
References
- BirdLife International (2004). [Aplonis metallica]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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