Adult singing starlings have glossy black plumage and bright red irises.

They are distinguished from metallic starlings by shorter, square tails and thicker bills.

They have been recorded from Boigu and Saibai Islands, Queensland, Australian territory in north-western Torres Strait.

They nest in tree-hollows, cliffs and buildings, often colonially, laying 2-3 pale blue eggs.

As a species with a large range and no evidence of population decline, it is assessed as being of Least Concern.