Aplonis tabuensis Gmelin 1788 (Polynesian starling)
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Aves - Passeriformes - Sturnidae
Alternative combination: Lanius tabuensis
Belongs to Aplonis according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also Steadman 1993 and Steadman et al. 1990
Sister taxa: Aplonis diluvialis, Aplonis opaca
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Niue (5 collections), Solomon Islands (2), Tonga (6)
Total: 13 collections each including a single occurrence
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