Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Helmeted Myna
Basilornis galeatus
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The helmeted myna (Basilornis galeatus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Peleng and Banggai, in Banggai Islands, and Taliabu and Mangole, in Sula Islands (off eastern Sulawesi).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Helmeted 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.
