Golden-crested Myna
Ampeliceps coronatus
The Golden-crested Myna (Ampeliceps coronatus) is a rare rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found in 9 countries, weighing about 88 g. The golden-crested myna is a species in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae.
About the Golden-crested Myna
The golden-crested myna is a species in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae. It is found from north-eastern India through Indochina and has been introduced to the British Indian Ocean Territory. Its main habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, but it is also found in heavily degraded former forest.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Golden-crested Myna look like?
- The golden-crested myna is a species in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae.
- How big is a Golden-crested Myna?
- The Golden-crested Myna is a medium sized bird weighing about 88 g.
- Where can you see a Golden-crested Myna?
- The Golden-crested Myna occurs in 9 countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma).
- What birds look similar to a Golden-crested Myna?
- The Golden-crested Myna is most easily confused with the Stripe-headed Rhabdornis, the Stuhlmann's Starling and the Bronze-tailed Starling.
- Is the Golden-crested Myna endangered?
- The Golden-crested Myna is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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