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Bare-eyed Myna
Streptocitta albertinae (Schlegel, 1865)
248 gWeight
The bare-eyed myna (Streptocitta albertinae) is a large, long-tailed species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The bare-eyed myna (Streptocitta albertinae) is a large, long-tailed species of starling in the family Sturnidae. Its common name is a reference to the large patch of dark bare skin around the eyes. Due to its superficial resemblance to a magpie, it has been referred to as the Sula magpie in the past.
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Questions
How big is the Bare-eyed Myna?
The Bare-eyed Myna weighs around 248 g.
Where does the Bare-eyed Myna live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Taliabu and Mangole (Sula Islands, east of Sulawesi).
Is the Bare-eyed Myna endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bare-eyed Myna as Near Threatened.
What does the Bare-eyed Myna eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Bare-eyed Myna in?
It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 248 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 145 mm
- Tail
- 260 mm
- Bill
- 31 mm
- Tarsus
- 36 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Taliabu and Mangole (Sula Islands, east of Sulawesi)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
- Genus
- Streptocitta
Other birds in the genus Streptocitta
White-necked MynaStreptocitta albicollis
Metallic StarlingAplonis metallica
Yellow-eyed StarlingAplonis mystacea
Singing StarlingAplonis cantoroides
Tanimbar StarlingAplonis crassa
Atoll StarlingAplonis feadensis
Rennell StarlingAplonis insularis
Long-tailed StarlingAplonis magna
White-eyed StarlingAplonis brunneicapillus
Brown-winged StarlingAplonis grandis
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