About the Golden-crested Myna
The golden-crested myna 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Ampeliceps coronatus |
| Species Codes | gocmyn1, GCMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-crested Myna belong to?
The Golden-crested Myna (Ampeliceps coronatus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Golden-crested Myna?
The golden-crested myna 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 deg...
Where can I report a Golden-crested Myna sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-crested Myna on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gocmyn1, or on iNaturalist.
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