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Helmeted Myna
A species of Basilornis Mynas Scientific name : Basilornis galeatus Genus : Basilornis Mynas
Helmeted Myna, A species of Basilornis Mynas
Botanical name: Basilornis galeatus
Genus: Basilornis Mynas
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Description
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Description
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It is black with white spots on its face with a significant helmet-like crest.
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Size
25 cm
Habitat
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Starlings Genus
Basilornis Mynas Species
Helmeted Myna