About the Yellow-faced Myna
The yellow-faced myna is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in New Guinea and nearby smaller islands, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The long-tailed myna was formerly included as a subspecies. One of the largest species of starling, this species attains 23 to 26 cm in length and weighs around 217 g (7.7 oz). They have dark plumage with a metallic lustre and bright orange facial markings and beak. These birds are social and omnivorous. Their diet consists of fruit and insects for which they forage high in the canopy. They are common birds with a wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed their conservation status as being of "least concern". It was named after Charles Dumont.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Mino dumontii |
| Species Codes | yefmyn1, YFMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-faced Myna belong to?
The Yellow-faced Myna (Mino dumontii) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-faced Myna?
The yellow-faced myna is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in New Guinea and nearby smaller islands, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The long-tailed myna was formerly included as a subspecies. One of the largest species of starling...
Where can I report a Yellow-faced Myna sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-faced Myna on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yefmyn1, or on iNaturalist.