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Apo Myna
Goodfellowia miranda Hartert, EJO, 1903
110 gWeight
The Apo myna (Goodfellowia miranda) is a species of starling in the starling family Sturnidae.
Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Apo Myna has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines164 records
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines98 records
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines93 records
More places
- Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines2 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Apo myna (Goodfellowia miranda) is a species of starling in the starling family Sturnidae. The species is also known as the Mount Apo starling or the Mount Apo king starling. It is the only member of the genus Goodfellowia.
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Questions
How big is the Apo Myna?
The Apo Myna weighs around 110 g.
Where does the Apo Myna live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: montane central Mindanao (southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Apo Myna?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Apo Myna endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Apo Myna as Near Threatened.
What does the Apo Myna eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Apo Myna in?
It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 110 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 119 mm
- Tail
- 146 mm
- Bill
- 23 mm
- Tarsus
- 30 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: montane central Mindanao (southern Philippines)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
- Genus
- Goodfellowia
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