A large, distinctive myna endemic to the Peleng and Banggai Islands of Indonesia, characterized by its bare, yellowish-orange facial skin and long tail.
Where to spot
Forests and forest edges on Peleng and Banggai Islands, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for a large, long-tailed, dark myna with distinct yellowish-orange bare skin around its eyes. Its restricted island range is a key identification feature.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Forests and forest edges on Peleng and Banggai Islands, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for a large, long-tailed, dark myna with distinct yellowish-orange bare skin around its eyes. Its restricted island range is a key identification feature.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Bare-eyed Myna is named after the yellowish-orange bare skin around its eyes, which contrasts with its otherwise dark and glossy plumage.
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