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+ | [[Image:Helmeted_Myna.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|James+Eaton|James Eaton}}<br>Peleng ,Banggai Archipelago, [[Indonesia]], January 2010]] | ||
;[[:Category:Basilornis|Basilornis]] galeatus | ;[[:Category:Basilornis|Basilornis]] galeatus | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
− | 9. | + | 25cm (9.4-9-8 in). A distinctive myna. |
+ | * Slightly iridescent black plumage | ||
+ | * Pale yellow bill | ||
+ | * Large white and buff patches on the side of the neck and breast | ||
+ | * Feathers of forehead, crown and nape pointed inward with central ones longer to form a distinct iridescent purple-black crest | ||
+ | Sexes similar. Juveniles have a shorter, duller crest, a brown chin, and a dark upper bill. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
− | + | Endemic to Banggai Islands (Peleng and Banggai) and [[Sula]] Islands (Taliabu, Seho, Mangole), east of [[Sulawesi]], [[Indonesia]].<br /> | |
+ | A poorly known restricted-range species. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
− | + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | |
+ | May form a superspecies with [[Sulawesi Myna]] and [[Long-crested Myna]]. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
− | Forest; also found in disturbed and cultivated areas and in mangroves. | + | Forest; also found in disturbed and cultivated areas and in mangroves. Occurs up to 1000m. |
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
− | Usually found in pairs, but also flocks; frequents tall trees. | + | Usually found in pairs, but also flocks; frequents tall trees.<br /> |
− | Only known to take fruit and berries from canopy to midlevels of trees. | + | Only known to take fruit and berries from canopy to midlevels of trees.<br /> |
+ | No information about breeding.<br /> | ||
+ | A resident species. | ||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | #{{Ref-Clements6thDec09}}#{{Ref-HBWVol14}} | ||
+ | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Basilornis+galeatus}} | {{GSearch|Basilornis+galeatus}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Basilornis]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Basilornis]] |
Revision as of 17:46, 15 November 2010
- Basilornis galeatus
Identification
25cm (9.4-9-8 in). A distinctive myna.
- Slightly iridescent black plumage
- Pale yellow bill
- Large white and buff patches on the side of the neck and breast
- Feathers of forehead, crown and nape pointed inward with central ones longer to form a distinct iridescent purple-black crest
Sexes similar. Juveniles have a shorter, duller crest, a brown chin, and a dark upper bill.
Distribution
Endemic to Banggai Islands (Peleng and Banggai) and Sula Islands (Taliabu, Seho, Mangole), east of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
A poorly known restricted-range species.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
May form a superspecies with Sulawesi Myna and Long-crested Myna.
Habitat
Forest; also found in disturbed and cultivated areas and in mangroves. Occurs up to 1000m.
Behaviour
Usually found in pairs, but also flocks; frequents tall trees.
Only known to take fruit and berries from canopy to midlevels of trees.
No information about breeding.
A resident species.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2009. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 14: Bush-shrikes to Old World Sparrows. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553507
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Helmeted Myna. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 21 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Helmeted_Myna