Bare-eyed Myna Streptocitta albertinae Scientific name definitions

45 cm, including tail of c. 25 cm. Large myna with very long, strongly graduated tail ; bare, corrugated skin from lores and broad area around eye to chin and upper throat. Has forehead to nape and mantle, and underparts (except lower region) pure white , back , wing and tail black with greenish gloss, some purple iridescence on back; flanks, lower belly and undertail-coverts glossy black with green iridescence; iris light brown, light grey or red, bare facial and throat skin blackish; bill and legs yellow. Sexes alike. Juvenile has forehead mottled with dark brown feathers.

Sula Is (Taliabu, Mangole), E of Sulawesi.

Recorded in degraded forest and in open forest and cultivated areas; status in intact forest unclear. Lowlands, below 250 m.

No information.

Diet thought to be mainly fruit. Seen mostly in middle and upper levels of large trees; sometimes in smaller trees. Occurs mainly in pairs, less often singly or in trios.

Call resembling sound made by a squeaky gate, in descending series typically of 5 notes, the only vocalization described.

No information.

Not globally threatened. Currently considered Near-threatened. Restricted range species: present in Banggai and Sula Islands EBA. Very poorly known. Has a very small global range, within which it is local and uncommon. Apparent tolerance of secondary and degraded habitats indicates that it is not at imminent risk.