| Basilornis | |
|---|---|
) | |
| B. corythaix and B. celebensis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Sturnidae |
| Genus: | Basilornis Bonaparte, 1850 |
Basilornis is a genus of mynas in the family Sturnidae. Established by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1850, it contains the following species:[1]
- Sulawesi myna (Basilornis celebensis)
- Long-crested myna (Basilornis corythaix)
- Helmeted myna (Basilornis galeatus)
- Apo myna (Basilornis mirandus)
The name Basilornis is a combination of the Greek words basileus, meaning "king" and ornis, meaning "bird".[2]
References
- ^ "ITIS Report: Basilornis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Names. London, UK: Christopher Helm. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.