Bird
Bali Myna
Leucopsar rothschildiAlso known as Bali Starling, Rothschild's Mynah
The Bali Myna is a nearly all-white starling with a drooping crest, black wing tips, and vivid blue bare skin around the eyes. Small groups feed in open woodland and communicate with whistles and harsh notes.
Island EndemicWhite StarlingBlue Eye Patch
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Critically EndangeredConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXCritically EndangeredRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyInsects, Spiders
Predators
- Raptors
- Snakes
- Monitor lizards
ThreatsIllegal cage-bird trapping, tiny population size, and habitat loss
HabitatsDry monsoon forest, savanna woodland, and open scrub
Life spanOften 5 to 10 years; some managed birds live longer
Classification
- FamilySturnidae
- SpeciesLeucopsar rothschildi
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Use distant optics and never disclose nest or roost locations.
- What to notice
- Confirm vivid blue facial skin, a long white crest, and black tips on wings and tail.
- Support conservation
- Never approach nests, broadcast calls, buy birds, or share precise sightings outside conservation channels.
Responsible observation
- Markings: Look for blue facial skin and black wing tips on a white bird.
- Ethics: Observe only through authorized, low-disturbance access.
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