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Long-crested Myna
Basilornis corythaix (Wagler, 1827)
126 gWeight
The long-crested myna (Basilornis corythaix) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
Most records: Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Long-crested Myna has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Sawai Village RoadIndonesia40 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 long-crested myna (Basilornis corythaix) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Seram Island.
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Questions
How big is the Long-crested Myna?
The Long-crested Myna weighs around 126 g.
Where does the Long-crested Myna live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Seram (east-central Moluccas). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.
Is the Long-crested Myna endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Long-crested Myna as Least Concern.
What does the Long-crested Myna eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Long-crested 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
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 135 mm
- Tail
- 98 mm
- Bill
- 28 mm
- Tarsus
- 30 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Seram (east-central Moluccas)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
- Genus
- Basilornis
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Sulawesi MynaBasilornis celebensis
Helmeted MynaBasilornis galeatus
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Tanimbar StarlingAplonis crassa
Atoll StarlingAplonis feadensis
Rennell StarlingAplonis insularis
Long-tailed StarlingAplonis magna
White-eyed StarlingAplonis brunneicapillus
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