About the Long-tailed Myna
The long-tailed myna is a member of the starling family. It is native to the Bismarck and Solomon archipelagos. It resembles the yellow-faced myna, and the two were formerly considered conspecific.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Mino kreffti |
| Species Codes | lotmyn1, LTMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Myna belong to?
The Long-tailed Myna (Mino kreffti) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Myna?
The long-tailed myna is a member of the starling family. It is native to the Bismarck and Solomon archipelagos. It resembles the yellow-faced myna, and the two were formerly considered conspecific....
Where can I report a Long-tailed Myna sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Myna on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotmyn1, or on iNaturalist.
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