About the Bali Myna
The Bali myna, also known as Rothschild's mynah, Bali starling, or Bali mynah, locally known as jalak Bali, is a medium-sized, stocky myna native to northeast Bali in Indonesia. It is almost wholly white with a long, drooping crest, and black tips on the wings and tail. The bird has blue bare skin around the eyes, greyish legs and a brown and yellow bill. Both sexes are similar. It is critically endangered and in 2020, fewer than 50 adults were assumed to exist in the wild.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Leucopsar rothschildi |
| Species Codes | balmyn1, BAMY, BAST |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bali Myna belong to?
The Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bali Myna?
The Bali Myna is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bali Myna?
The Bali myna, also known as Rothschild's mynah, Bali starling, or Bali mynah, locally known as jalak Bali, is a medium-sized, stocky myna native to northeast Bali in Indonesia. It is almost wholly white with a long, drooping crest, and black tips on the wings and tail. The bird has blue bare skin a...
Where can I report a Bali Myna sighting?
You can log sightings of Bali Myna on eBird (ebird.org) using species code balmyn1, or on iNaturalist.
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