A distinctive hill myna species with specific yellow wattle patterns, endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
Where to spot
Forests and forest edges on several islands in the Lesser Sunda chain, including Sumbawa, Flores, and Timor, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for a glossy black myna with yellow facial wattles. Pay attention to the specific shape and placement of the wattles, and its island location for identification.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Forests and forest edges on several islands in the Lesser Sunda chain, including Sumbawa, Flores, and Timor, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for a glossy black myna with yellow facial wattles. Pay attention to the specific shape and placement of the wattles, and its island location for identification.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
The Tenggara Hill Myna has slightly different wattle morphology compared to the Common Hill Myna, which helps in distinguishing these closely related species in their respective ranges.
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