About the White-necked Myna
The white-necked myna is a large, long-tailed species of starling in the family Sturnidae. Due to its superficial resemblance to a magpie, it has been referred to as the Celebes magpie or Sulawesi magpie in the past. It is endemic to forests on Sulawesi and adjacent smaller islands in Indonesia. There are two subspecies: the nominate from the southern part of Sulawesi has a yellow-tipped bill, and torquata from the northern part of the island has an all-black bill.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Streptocitta albicollis |
| Species Codes | whnmyn1, SWNM, WNMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-necked Myna belong to?
The White-necked Myna (Streptocitta albicollis) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-necked Myna?
The white-necked myna is a large, long-tailed species of starling in the family Sturnidae. Due to its superficial resemblance to a magpie, it has been referred to as the Celebes magpie or Sulawesi magpie in the past. It is endemic to forests on Sulawesi and adjacent smaller islands in Indonesia. The...
Where can I report a White-necked Myna sighting?
You can log sightings of White-necked Myna on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnmyn1, or on iNaturalist.
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