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Basilornis
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Basilornis is a genus of mynas in the family Sturnidae. Established by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1850, it contains the following species:[2]
- Sulawesi myna (Basilornis celebensis)
- Long-crested myna (Basilornis corythaix)
- Helmeted myna (Basilornis galeatus)
Quick Facts Basilornis, Scientific classification ...
Basilornis | |
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B. corythaix and B. celebensis | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Sturnidae |
Genus: | Basilornis Bonaparte, 1850 |
Type species | |
Pastor corythaix[1] Wagler, 1827 |
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The Apo myna was formerly included in this genus, but has since been transferred to the monotypic genus Goodfellowia.
The name Basilornis is a combination of the Greek words basileus, meaning "king" and ornis, meaning "bird".[3]