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Long-crested Myna
jmorlan

Long-crested Myna (Basilornis corythaix)

I believe this is another new species for the gallery. A distant record shot of a bizarre looking Seram Island endemic. Long-crested Myna is an uncommon rather poorly known species. The bedraggled crest is permanently raised offering a unique silhouette. Note the white patches on its face and chest as well as its bluish eyering. Also known as Ceram Myna, Ceram Starling, or Seram King Starling.
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Location
Sawai, North Seram, Central Maluku Regency, Maluku, Indonesia
Date taken
11 November 2023
Scientific name
Basilornis corythaix
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Category
Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
Added by
jmorlan
Date added
View count
197
Comment count
4

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/6.5
Focal length
247.0 mm
Exposure time
1/320 second(s)
ISO
800
Filename
Long-crestedMynaIMG_3417a.jpg
File size
146.1 KB
Date taken
Sat, 11 November 2023 6:00 PM
Dimensions
800px x 622px

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