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Black-winged Myna
Acridotheres melanopterus
Black-winged Myna (Acridotheres melanopterus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Black-winged Myna (Acridotheres melanopterus) is a member of the Sturnidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 89 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Sturnidae Starlings, Rhabdornises
- Genus Acridotheres
- Species melanopterus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 89 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Black-winged Myna is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Black-winged Myna is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Black-winged Myna (Acridotheres melanopterus) is a species of bird in the Sturnidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Java and Bali.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 89 g, with a wing length of about 12.4 cm and a tail of around 7.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 39 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Black-winged Myna?
The Black-winged Myna is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 89 g.
Where does the Black-winged Myna live?
The Black-winged Myna is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Java and Bali, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Black-winged Myna belong to?
The Black-winged Myna (Acridotheres melanopterus) belongs to the Sturnidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Black-winged Myna eat?
The Black-winged Myna is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Black-winged Myna migrate?
The Black-winged Myna is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Black-winged Myna endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Black-winged Myna's range?
The Black-winged Myna has a mapped global range of about 39 km².
Conservation
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