Vinous-breasted Myna
Vinous-breasted Myna (<em>Acridotheres leucocephalus</em>) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (<em>Sturnidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Vinous-breasted Myna (Acridotheres leucocephalus) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Acridotheres; binomial: Acridotheres leucocephalus; authority: Giglioli & Salvadori, 1870.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Acridotheres leucocephalus Vinous-breasted Myna is split from Burmese Myna Acridotheres burmannicus based on plumage, bill size and color pattern and, possibly, iris color (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife). The split species A. leucocephalus retains the English name Vinous-breasted Starling while the parent form becomes Burmese Starling. Change English name from "starling" to "myna" to match other species within the genus and to align with other major world bird lists.
