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The helmeted myna (Basilornis galeatus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.

Description

It is black with white spots on its face with a significant helmet-like crest.

Habitat

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2018). "Basilornis galeatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22710961A131960884. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22710961A131960884.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.

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