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The '''Apo myna''' (''Goodfellowia miranda'') is a species of [[starling]] in the starling family [[Sturnidae]]. The species is also known as the '''Mount Apo starling''' or the '''Mount Apo king starling'''. It is the [[Monotypic taxon|only member]] of the genus '''''Goodfellowia'''''. It is endemic to the [[Philippines]] found only in the tropical [[Montane Forest|montane forests]] of [[Mindanao]]. It is threatened by [[ |
The '''Apo myna''' (''Goodfellowia miranda'') is a species of [[starling]] in the starling family [[Sturnidae]]. The species is also known as the '''Mount Apo starling''' or the '''Mount Apo king starling'''. It is the [[Monotypic taxon|only member]] of the genus '''''Goodfellowia'''''. It is endemic to the [[Philippines]] found only in the tropical [[Montane Forest|montane forests]] of [[Mindanao]]. It is threatened by [[habitat loss]]. |
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== Taxonomy and Description == |
== Taxonomy and Description == |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Sturnidae |
| Genus: | Goodfellowia Hartert, 1903 |
| Species: | G. miranda
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| Goodfellowia miranda Hartert, 1903
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Basilornis mirandus | |
The Apo myna (Goodfellowia miranda) is a species of starling in the starling family Sturnidae. The species is also known as the Mount Apo starling or the Mount Apo king starling. It is the only member of the genus Goodfellowia. It is endemic to the Philippines found only in the tropical montane forests of Mindanao. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy and Description
The species was formerly classified in the genus Basilornis, but in 2021 the IOC reclassified it into Goodfellowia, the genus it was initially described in, based on the results of phylogenetic studies. The genus name honors ornithologist Walter Goodfellow, while the specific name is Latin for wonderful or strange.[2][3]
The Apo myna is a long-tailed starling, 30 cm (12 in) long and weighing around 110 g (3.9 oz). The plumage is mostly glossy black, except for the lower back which is white. The feathers on the head are degenerate and form a floppy crest. There is a large patch of bare yellow skin around the eye and on the cheek creating a distinctive mask. The bill and legs are yellowish. Both the sexes are alike. Juvenile birds resemble adults but have less glossy plumage and have a buff edge to the feathers.[4]
Behaviour
Little is known about the behaviour of this species. It eats berries and insects, and forages singly, as pairs or in small groups. Two nests have been found for this species, both in the holes excavated by woodpeckers into trees. One of these nests was 15 m (49 ft) off the ground and made of twigs and leaves.[4]
They are often seen perching on snags sometimes in flocks of up to 20 to 50 birds mixing with other forest species such as coletos.[5]
Ebird describes its voice as "slurred metallic warbles and a sharp, falling “tsik!” Also makes audible wing beats in flight."[6]
Habitat and Conservation Status
It is endemic to Mindanao in the south Philippines. Its natural habitat tropical moist montane forests above 1,250 m (4,100 ft). It is assumed that the species is non-migratory.[4]
It is listed as near threatened by the IUCN. It is common in some protected areas, but it has a small and fragmented range, and is becoming rare across some of its range. It is relatively secure for the moment, as its habitat is remote and rugged.It is still affected some logging and clearance for agriculture may have occurred in lower parts of the elevational range.It is also potentially threatened by mining.
Conservation actions proposed include to survey range to determine current distribution and abundance, as well as assess population and impact of habitat loss. Conduct ecological studies to improve understanding of its habitat - particularly tolerance to habitat degradation. Protect areas of suitable habitat, especially at lower elevations within the species's altitudinal range, and safeguard against logging and encroachment.[7]
References
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Goodfellowia miranda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22710968A94270428. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22710968A94270428.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Jobling, J. A. (2017). Key to Scientific Names in Ornithology. In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.) (2017). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from www.hbw.com).
- ^ Museum, United States National (1909). Proceedings of the United States National Museum. Smithsonian Institution Press.
- ^ a b c Craig, A. & Feare, C. (2017). Apo Myna (Basilornis mirandus). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from http://www.hbw.com/node/60815 on 19 March 2017).
- ^ Allen, Desmond (2020). Birds of the Philippines. Barcelona: Lynx and Birdlife International Fieldguides. pp. 310–311.
- ^ "Apo Myna". Ebird.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ International), BirdLife International (BirdLife (2016-10-01). "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Goodfellowia miranda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2021-09-17.