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Long-crested Myna

Basilornis corythaix

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicFruitForestMedium · 126 g
Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix), photo 1
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Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix), photo 2
Photo: James Eaton · CC0
Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix), photo 3
Photo: James Eaton · CC0
Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix), photo 4
Photo: Dedem F.K. van · CC0
Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix), photo 5
Photo: Dedem F.K. van · CC0
Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix), photo 6
Photo: Dedem F.K. van · CC0
Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix), photo 7
Photo: Dedem F.K. van · CC0
Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix), photo 8
Photo: Dedem F.K. van · CC0
Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix), photo 9
Photo: Dedem F.K. van · CC0
Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix), photo 10
Photo: Hoedt D.S. · CC0

About the Long-crested Myna

The long-crested myna is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Seram Island.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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

Helmeted Myna (Basilornis galeatus) Helmeted MynaBasilornis galeatusIt is black with white spots on its face with a significant helmet-like crest. 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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