Streptocitta albicollis
The White-necked Myna (Streptocitta albicollis) is a strikingly handsome passerine belonging to the Sturnidae family, endemic to Sulawesi and nearby Indonesian islands. Measuring approximately 50 cm in length, a significant portion of which is its elegant, graduated tail, this species stands out with its glossy black body contrasting sharply with a pristine white head, neck, and upper breast. Its bright pale yellow or horn-colored bill further accentuates its distinctive appearance, making it...
This species primarily inhabits lowland and montane primary and secondary forests, forest edges, and often ventures into cultivated areas and plantations, typically found from sea level up to 1,600 meters. It shows a preference for areas with scattered trees or forest patches rather than dense, u...
The White-necked Myna is omnivorous, primarily consuming a variety of fruits, especially figs, complemented by large insects, snails, and occasionally small vertebrates like lizards. It forages both arboreally and terrestrially, gleaning and probing for food items.
White-necked Mynas are largely diurnal, actively foraging throughout the day and roosting communally in trees at night, often returning to the same favored spots. They exhibit a versatile foraging strategy, gleaning insects and larvae from tree bark and foliage, as well as descending to the fores...
The White-necked Myna is an endemic species restricted to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and several smaller, neighboring islands within its provincial boundaries. Its primary distribution covers the main island of Sulawesi, where it is widespread across various low to mid-elevation forested h...
Least Concern
- The White-necked Myna's extremely long, graduated tail accounts for almost half of its total body length, contributing significantly to its elegant silhouette. - Despite its name, some taxonomists have considered one of its subspecies, *Streptocitta albicollis torquata*, as a distinct species, ...