Basilornis
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Basilornis is a genus of starling
in the Sturnidae family.
It contains the following species:
Starling
Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds in the family Sturnidae. The name "Sturnidae" comes from the Latin word for starling, sturnus. Many Asian species, particularly the larger ones, are called mynas, and many African species are known as glossy starlings because of their iridescent...
in the Sturnidae family.
It contains the following species:
- Sulawesi MynaSulawesi MynaThe Sulawesi Myna is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family.It is endemic to Indonesia.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...
(Basilornis celebensis) - Long-crested MynaLong-crested MynaThe Long-crested Myna is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family.It is endemic to Indonesia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes....
(Basilornis corythaix) - Helmeted MynaHelmeted MynaThe Helmeted Myna is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family.It is endemic to Indonesia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, and swamps....
(Basilornis galeatus) - Apo MynaApo MynaThe Apo Myna is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.- References :...
(Basilornis mirandus)