About the Sri Lanka Myna
The Sri Lanka hill myna or Ceylon myna is a myna, a member of the starling family. This bird is endemic to Sri Lanka.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Gracula ptilogenys |
| Species Codes | ceymyn1, SLHM, SLMY |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sri Lanka Myna belong to?
The Sri Lanka Myna (Gracula ptilogenys) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sri Lanka Myna?
The Sri Lanka Myna is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sri Lanka Myna?
The Sri Lanka hill myna or Ceylon myna is a myna, a member of the starling family. This bird is endemic to Sri Lanka....
Where can I report a Sri Lanka Myna sighting?
You can log sightings of Sri Lanka Myna on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ceymyn1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
125
Species in Family
122
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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