About the Finch-billed Myna
The grosbeak starling, also known as the grosbeak myna, finch-billed myna, or scissor-billed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is monotypic in the genus Scissirostrum. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where its natural habitat is tropical lowland, and sometimes subtropical montane, lightly wooded forest areas and wetlands. It is threatened in the wild by habitat loss, and by birds being captured for the cagebird trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Scissirostrum dubium |
| Species Codes | fibmyn2, FBMY, GRST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Finch-billed Myna belong to?
The Finch-billed Myna (Scissirostrum dubium) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Finch-billed Myna?
The grosbeak starling, also known as the grosbeak myna, finch-billed myna, or scissor-billed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is monotypic in the genus Scissirostrum. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where its natural habitat is tropical lowland, and sometimes subt...
Where can I report a Finch-billed Myna sighting?
You can log sightings of Finch-billed Myna on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fibmyn2, or on iNaturalist.
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