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Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus)

Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus)
Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus)

About Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Perching Birds
  • Family: Starlings and Mynas

The crested myna, also known as the Chinese starling, is a species of starling in the genus Acridotheres native to southeastern China and Indochina. It is named after the tuft of feathers on its forehead that resembles a crest.

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  • 2009-07-14
    Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong
    Image from 2009-07-14
  • 2025-08-30
    Penang Botanical Gardens, Malaysia
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