Basilornis
Genus of birds
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Basilornis is a genus of mynas in the family Sturnidae. Established by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1850, it contains the following species:[2]
- Sulawesi myna (Basilornis celebensis)
- Long-crested myna (Basilornis corythaix)
- Helmeted myna (Basilornis galeatus)
| Basilornis | |
|---|---|
| |
| B. corythaix and B. celebensis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Sturnidae |
| Genus: | Basilornis Bonaparte, 1850 |
| Type species | |
| Pastor corythaix[1] Wagler, 1827 | |
The Apo myna was formerly included in this genus, but has since been transferred to the monotypic genus Goodfellowia.
The name Basilornis is a combination of the Greek words basileus, meaning "king" and ornis, meaning "bird".[3]
