Enggano Hill Myna
A species of Hill Mynas Scientific name : Gracula enganensis Genus : Hill Mynas
Enggano Hill Myna, A species of Hill Mynas
Botanical name: Gracula enganensis
Genus: Hill Mynas
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Description General Info
Description
The Enggano hill myna is stocky with mainly black plumage. It has bright orange-yellow patches of naked skin and fleshy yellow wattles on the side of its head and nape. At about 27 centimetres (11 in) in length, it is somewhat smaller than the common hill myna. It has overall turquoise-glossed black plumage, purple-tinged on the head and neck. There are large white wing patches which are obvious in flight. The thick bill and strong legs are bright yellow.
Size
27 cm
General Info
Behavior
The bird is arboreal and is found mainly along forest edges. Like most starlings, the Enggano hill myna is fairly omnivorous, eating fruit, nectar and insects.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Starlings Genus
Hill Mynas Species
Enggano Hill Myna