Finch-billed Myna

Finch-billed Myna

Scissirostrum dubium

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Sturnidae

About

The grosbeak starling, also known as the grosbeak myna, finch-billed myna, or scissor-billed starling, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is monotypic in the genus Scissirostrum. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where its natural habitat is tropical lowland, and sometimes subtropical montane, lightly wooded forest areas and wetlands. It is threatened in the wild by habitat loss, and by birds being captured for the cagebird trade.

Fun Fact

It is threatened in the wild by habitat loss, and by birds being captured for the cagebird trade.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where its natural habitat is tropical lowland, and sometimes subtropical montane, lightly wooded forest areas and wetlands.

Diet

Eats fruit, insects, and grain.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance