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Golden-crested Myna

Golden-crested Myna

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3 weeks ago
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Spotted
A spectacular myna with glossy black plumage and a vibrant golden-yellow crest and bare facial skin. It is native to tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Where to spot
Evergreen forests and forest edges in Southeast Asia, including parts of northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable golden-yellow crown and facial skin contrasting with its glossy black body. Often seen foraging in the canopy on fruiting trees.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons.
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File:Majna žlutohlavá – Golden-crested myna – Ampeliceps coronatus (Prague Zoo) 01.jpg
File:Majna žlutohlavá – Golden-crested myna – Ampeliceps coronatus (Prague Zoo) 02.jpg
File:Ampeliceps coronatus 171294021.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ampeliceps coronatus 171294024.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ampeliceps coronatus 176557812.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ampeliceps coronatus 176557830.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ampeliceps coronatus 186683365.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Majna žlutohlavá – Golden-crested myna – Ampeliceps coronatus (Prague Zoo) 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Majna žlutohlavá – Golden-crested myna – Ampeliceps coronatus (Prague Zoo) 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Golden-crested Myna's crest is not just a few feathers but a broad expanse of bare, bright yellow skin adorned with short, spiky yellow feathers, making it highly distinctive.
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