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Sulawesi Myna
- Scientific name
- Basilornis celebensis
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Sulawesi Myna, Basilornis celebensis, is a distinct species of starling endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Unlike many other members of the Sturnidae family, this bird is known for its remarkable, prominent crest of feathers that sweeps back from the crown, giving it a unique profile. Evolutionarily, this species developed in the dense tropical forests of the region, where its rounded wings and tail shape facilitate agile maneuvering through thick canopy environments rather than long-distance migratory flight.
First described by G.R. Gray in 1861, the species has long been a subject of interest for ornithologists studying island biogeography. Its design—characterized by deep black plumage with subtle metallic iridescence and distinct white markings on the breast and wings—is a functional adaptation for social signaling within the dark understory of its habitat. It remains a celebrated specimen in biological collections for its singular appearance, representing the complex biodiversity of the Wallacea region.
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