Goodfellowia miranda
The Apo Myna (*Goodfellowia miranda*) is a striking medium-sized passerine, typically measuring 26-28 cm, endemic to the montane forests of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its plumage is a rich, glossy black, beautifully adorned with iridescent sheens of deep blue, green, and purple that shimmer in the sunlight. A distinctive feature is its bright golden-yellow iris and the prominent bare, wattle-like yellow skin patches surrounding its eyes, creating a mask-like appearance against its dark head...
Found in primary and secondary montane forest, forest edges, and stunted mossy forest, typically at elevations between 1200m and 2500m.
Primarily omnivorous, consuming a mix of fruits (especially berries) and a variety of insects, foraging mainly within the forest canopy.
The Apo Myna's behavior remains somewhat elusive due to its restricted and often inaccessible habitat, but observations indicate it is primarily diurnal, active from dawn to dusk. It typically forages in pairs or small, loose flocks, occasionally joining mixed-species feeding frenzies high in the...
The Apo Myna is strictly endemic to the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, where it is a resident species, not undertaking any significant migrations. Its distribution is highly restricted and fragmented, primarily confined to the remaining montane and mossy forest patches across sev...
Vulnerable
- The Apo Myna is the sole species in the monotypic genus *Goodfellowia*, making it a unique evolutionary lineage. - It is strictly endemic to the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, found nowhere else in the world. - Its striking bare yellow skin patches around the eyes are a key ide...