Finch-billed Myna
Finch-billed Myna
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A highly unusual myna species endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, characterized by its remarkably large, scissor-like bill. It is a colonial breeder.
Where to spot
Lowland forests and disturbed areas with dead trees, primarily on Sulawesi and some adjacent islands in Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for large, noisy colonies, often in dead or dying trees. Observe its distinctive bill, which is unlike any other myna. Listen for its loud, raucous calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed when nesting in large colonies during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Lowland forests and disturbed areas with dead trees, primarily on Sulawesi and some adjacent islands in Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for large, noisy colonies, often in dead or dying trees. Observe its distinctive bill, which is unlike any other myna. Listen for its loud, raucous calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed when nesting in large colonies during the breeding season.
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The Finch-billed Myna's massive, laterally compressed bill is uniquely adapted for digging nest holes in dead trees, often creating large colonies with many nests in a single tree.
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