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The species Norfolk Starling is extinct.

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Aplonis fusca

Alternative name(s): Tasman Starling.

[edit] Identification

20 cm. Glossy metallic green from head to throat. Grey back, the rump, the uppertail coverts, the wing coverts, and underparts, white undertail coverts, black bill, orange-red eyes. The females similar but duller greenish gloss and a grey throat contrasted with pale brownish flanks. The under breast was washed ochraceous. The abdomen and the undertail coverts were yellowish white.

[edit] Distribution

Norfolk Island

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