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Pale-bellied Myna
Acridotheres cinereus
Pale-bellied Myna (Acridotheres cinereus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Pale-bellied Myna (Acridotheres cinereus) is a member of the Sturnidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 98.9 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 cinereus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 98.9 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Pale-bellied Myna is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Pale-bellied Myna is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Pale-bellied Myna (Acridotheres cinereus) is a member of the Sturnidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU s Sulawesi.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 98.9 g, with a wing length of about 12.6 cm and a tail of around 7.9 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 20,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pale-bellied Myna?
The Pale-bellied Myna is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 98.9 g.
Where does the Pale-bellied Myna live?
The Pale-bellied Myna is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU s Sulawesi, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Pale-bellied Myna belong to?
The Pale-bellied Myna (Acridotheres cinereus) belongs to the Sturnidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Pale-bellied Myna eat?
The Pale-bellied Myna is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Pale-bellied Myna migrate?
The Pale-bellied Myna is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Pale-bellied 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 Pale-bellied Myna's range?
The Pale-bellied Myna has a mapped global range of about 20,000 km².
Conservation
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