Mino anais
The Golden Myna (Mino anais) is a strikingly vibrant member of the Sturnidae family, renowned for its glossy, iridescent black plumage contrasted sharply by extensive golden-yellow facial patches and an equally bright orange bill. This medium-sized passerine measures approximately 25-28 cm (10-11 inches) in length, possessing sturdy yellow legs and feet, and a noticeable white patch at the base of its primary feathers, visible in flight. Its most distinctive field marks are the large, bare go...
It primarily inhabits lowland and hill primary rainforests, often frequenting forest edges, secondary growth, and cultivated areas up to elevations of around 1,400 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, especially favoring figs, but also consumes a significant amount of insects, spiders, and occasionally nectar, typically foraging in the forest canopy.
Golden Mynas are highly vocal and active during the day, typically moving in pairs or small family groups, occasionally forming larger flocks at abundant food sources or communal roosts. They forage actively in the canopy and subcanopy, gleaning fruits and insects from foliage and branches, often...
The Golden Myna is endemic to the island of New Guinea and a few adjacent islands, where it maintains a resident, non-migratory presence across its distribution. Its primary breeding range encompasses West Papua (Indonesia) and Papua New Guinea, extending to nearby satellite islands such as Yapen...
Least Concern
- The Golden Myna's striking facial skin is not feathers, but bare, vibrant golden-yellow skin. - Despite its beauty, it's a member of the Sturnidae family, making it a relative of the common European Starling. - Like many mynas, the Golden Myna is an accomplished mimic, capable of imitating the ...