White-necked Myna
Streptocitta albicollis
The White-necked Myna (Streptocitta albicollis) is a rare rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found only in Indonesia, weighing about 248 g. The white-necked myna is a large, long-tailed species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the White-necked Myna
The white-necked myna is a large, long-tailed species of starling in the family Sturnidae. Due to its superficial resemblance to a magpie, it has been referred to as the Celebes magpie or Sulawesi magpie in the past. It is endemic to forests on Sulawesi and adjacent smaller islands in Indonesia. There are two subspecies: the nominate from the southern part of Sulawesi has a yellow-tipped bill, and torquata from the northern part of the island has an all-black bill.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a White-necked Myna look like?
- The white-necked myna is a large, long-tailed species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
- How big is a White-necked Myna?
- The White-necked Myna is a medium sized bird weighing about 248 g.
- Where can you see a White-necked Myna?
- The White-necked Myna is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a White-necked Myna?
- The White-necked Myna is most easily confused with the Bare-eyed Myna.
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