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Helmeted Myna
Basilornis galeatus Meyer, AB, 1894
126 gWeight
The helmeted myna (Basilornis galeatus) is a 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 helmeted myna (Basilornis galeatus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.
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Questions
How big is the Helmeted Myna?
The Helmeted Myna weighs around 126 g.
Where does the Helmeted Myna live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Banggai and Sula islands (east of Sulawesi).
Is the Helmeted Myna endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Helmeted Myna as Near Threatened.
What does the Helmeted Myna eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Helmeted Myna in?
It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 126 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 141 mm
- Tail
- 98 mm
- Bill
- 28 mm
- Tarsus
- 32 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Banggai and Sula islands (east of Sulawesi)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
- Genus
- Basilornis
Other birds in the genus Basilornis
Sulawesi MynaBasilornis celebensis
Long-crested MynaBasilornis corythaix
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
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