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Helmeted Myna

Basilornis galeatus

Near ThreatenedLegendaryEndemicFruitForestMedium · 102 g
Helmeted Myna (Basilornis galeatus), photo 1
Photo: Bruno Geisler · Public domain
Helmeted Myna (Basilornis galeatus), photo 2
Photo: James Eaton · CC0
Helmeted Myna (Basilornis galeatus), photo 3
Photo: Bruno Geisler · Public domain

About the Helmeted Myna

The helmeted myna is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.

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ID tip

It is black with white spots on its face with a significant helmet-like crest.

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Where it lives

Regular range
Indonesia

When to see it

Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix) Long-crested MynaBasilornis corythaixThe long-crested myna is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. Sulawesi Myna (Basilornis celebensis) Sulawesi MynaBasilornis celebensisThe Sulawesi myna grows to a length of 23 to 27 cm (9.1 to 10.6 in).

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