Metallic Starling
- Aplonis Metallica Metallica
- The metallic starling is similar in size and shape to the introduced and extremely invasive Eurasian starling, differing in plumage with green glossed black feathers.
- They are native to New Guinea and other Australasian islands, reaching mainland northern Australia.
- They nest and travel in enormous colonies making them important seed dispersers for various tropical plants.
Location at Palm Beach Zoo
- Beuttenmuller Asian Aviary
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