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Ampeliceps is a genus of mynas of the family Sturnidae.

1/ Golden-crested myna (Sáo vàng, Ampeliceps coronatus)
coronatus in Latin: crowned, wreathed

Ampeliceps
 From Greek ampelis bird mentioned by Aristophanes,
 -ceps  -headed.

Golden-crested myna 
(Sáo vàng, Ampeliceps coronatus)

The golden-crested myna (Ampeliceps coronatus) is a species in the starling and myna family, Sturnidae. 
The bird is found from north-eastern India through Indochina.

Traits:
- Black-bodied;
- A yellow patch on each wing;

coronatus in Latin: crowned, wreathed.
Ampeliceps
 From Greek ampelis bird mentioned by Aristophanes,
 -ceps  -headed.