Wildlifeof Thailand
Javan Myna
Sturnidae
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Acridotheres javanicus
Basic stats
Range
Native to Bali and Java; introduced to other Asian countries and Puerto Rico
The Javan myna, also known as the white-vented myna, is a member of the starling family native to Bali and Java and introduced to other Asian countries and as far away as Puerto Rico. It is mainly black, with brownish-black wings whose primaries have white bases, giving a striking white wing bar in flight, along with a white tail bar and white undertail coverts. There is a short crest on the forehead (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Javan Myna found?
- Native to Bali and Java; introduced to other Asian countries and Puerto Rico