Family: Sturnidae (Starlings)

Authority: Cabanis, 1851

Red List Category

Criteria: A2d+3d+4d

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Justification of Red List category
Widespread and illegal trapping for the cagebird trade is apparently resulting in a rapid population reduction. The species therefore qualifies as Vulnerable.

Population size: 2500-9999 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 188,000 km²

Country endemic: yes