Helmeted myna
| Helmeted myna | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Sturnidae |
| Genus: | Basilornis |
| Species: | B. galeatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Basilornis galeatus Meyer, 1894
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The helmeted myna (Basilornis galeatus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.
Description[]
It is black with white spots on its face with a significant helmet-like crest.
Habitat[]
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References[]
- ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Basilornis galeatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T22710961A38243553. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T22710961A38243553.en.
External links[]
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Categories:
- IUCN Red List near threatened species
- Basilornis
- Endemic birds of Sulawesi
- Birds described in 1894
- Sturnidae stubs