The Golden Myna is endemic to New Guinea. The population is suspected to be in decline owing to ongoing habitat destruction, fragmentation and over-zealous collecting for the pet trade (due to their vocal abilities). It is believed to eat only fruit and is monogamous. Breeding season is long, from end of wet season through dry season. There has been activity at nest-holes February through October, but holes may be used for roosting as well as for nesting. They nest in tree cavities. The clutch size is not known, but one nest contained two young. The young are fed by both adults, perhaps entirely with fruit, and long nestling period is likely.