Finch-billed Myna
Scissirostrum dubium
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · 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