| 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:
The name Basilornis is a combination of the Greek words basileus, meaning "king" and ornis, meaning "bird".