Golden Myna
NameGolden Myna
Common NameGolden Myna
Scientific NameMino anais
FamilySturnidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsGlossy black head, upperparts, and wings, contrasting with bright golden-yellow breast, belly, and rump. Features a distinctive yellow patch around the eye and a pale yellow-orange bill. A small white patch is visible on the primary flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of loud, ringing whistles, chattering calls, and squawks, typical of many myna species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea and some nearby smaller islands.
Identifying Featuresbright golden-yellow underparts, glossy black upperparts, yellow eye patch, pale yellow-orange bill, arboreal forest dweller
Description
The Golden Myna is a striking medium-sized bird endemic to New Guinea, characterized by its glossy black and bright golden-yellow plumage. It primarily inhabits the canopy of tropical forests, where it forages for fruits and insects.
