Bonanza Bird #16: The Bali Mynah
For 18 days we're adding a new Birdorable bird every day as part of our Birdorable Bonanza 2010. Today's bird is the beautiful Bali Mynah! The Bali Mynah is a stocky perching bird related... Read more »
Bali Mynah
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About the Bali Mynah
Also known as: Bali Myna, Bali Starling, Rothschild's Grackle, Rothschild's Myna, Rothschild's Mynah, White Myna
The Bali Mynah, or Bali Starling, is a stocky, striking white perching bird. These beautiful birds are named for the island on which they live, Bali, in Indonesia. They are endemic to the island.
Bali Mynahs are critically endangered, due to factors including habitat destruction and the pet trade. The birds are now part of a captive-breeding program, with approximately 1000 birds kept for breeding in zoos and other facilities worldwide.
Bali Mynahs eat insects, seeds, and a variety of fruits. They are a gregarious species, congregating in flocks of 30-60 individuals outside of breeding season.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched July 22, 2010
This bird was updated on June 26, 2018
Scientific Name
Leucopsar rothschildi
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
8.6 to 9 inches
(21.8 to 22.9 cm)
Weight:
3 to 3.5 ounces
(85 to 99.2 grams)
Range
International Names
Czech
majna Rothschildova
Danish
Balistær
Dutch
Bali-spreeuw
Finnish
balinkottarainen
French
Étourneau de Rothschild
German
Balistar
Italian
Maina di Rothschild
Japanese
カンムリシロムク (kammurishiromuku)
Norwegian
Balistær
Polish
szpak balijski
Russian
Балийский скворец
Spanish
Estornino de Bali
