Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Golden-crested Myna
Ampeliceps coronatus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The golden-crested myna (Ampeliceps coronatus) is a species in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae. It is found from north-eastern India through Indochina and has been introduced to the British Indian Ocean Territory. Its main habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, but it is also found in heavily degraded former forest.
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Range and habitat
Northeastern India to Myanmar, Thailand (including the northern Thai-Malay Peninsula), and Indochina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Golden-crested myna
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
