Golden-crested Myna

Ampeliceps coronatus

The golden-crested myna is a species in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae. It is found from north-eastern India through Indochina and has been introduced to the British Indian Ocean Territory. Its main habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, but it is also found in heavily degraded former forest.

Scientific name

Ampeliceps coronatus

Family

Starlings

IUCN status

LC