Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi)

Other Names (World)
Bali Myna, Bali Starling, Rothschild's Myna

Family
Sturnidae (Starlings)

Size
25 cm

First Described (Guide)
Stresemann, 1912

Habitat
In breeding season fire-induced open shrub, tree and palm-savanna and adjacent closed-canopy monsoon-forest, below 175 m. In the non-breeding season, open forest edge and flooded savanna woodland.

Range (Guide)

Indonesia (B).

North-western Bali.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is <50 (2010) and decreasing.

Status CR
Illegal trapping is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
An emphatic 'twat'. A variety of sharp chattering calls.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (25)...)

Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) [XC410363]
by Ross Gallardy from , Indonesia (call)

Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) [XC121839]
by Frank Lambert from , Indonesia (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Black-winged Myna (Acridotheres melanopterus) which has a shorter crest, much larger area of black on wings and tail and yellow eyering and legs.

References
See References.

Files:

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