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Javan Myna
Acridotheres javanicus
Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) is a member of the Sturnidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 93.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Sturnidae Starlings, Rhabdornises
- Genus Acridotheres
- Species javanicus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 93.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
Similar birds
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Vulnerable
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Javan Myna is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Javan Myna is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) is a species of bird in the Sturnidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Java and Bali (introduced widely elsewhere).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 93.5 g, with a wing length of about 12.3 cm and a tail of around 7.1 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 131,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Javan Myna?
The Javan Myna is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 93.5 g.
Where does the Javan Myna live?
The Javan Myna is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Java and Bali (introduced widely elsewhere), where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Javan Myna belong to?
The Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) belongs to the Sturnidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Javan Myna eat?
The Javan Myna is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Javan Myna migrate?
The Javan Myna is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Javan Myna endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Javan Myna's range?
The Javan Myna has a mapped global range of about 131,000 km².
Conservation
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