Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Javan Myna
Acridotheres javanicus
VUVulnerable Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Javan myna (Acridotheres javanicus), also known as the white-vented myna, is a species of myna. It is a member of the starling family. It is native to Bali and Java. It has been introduced to other Asian countries, and as far away as Puerto Rico.
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Range and habitat
Java and Bali; widely introduced elsewhere (southern Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Flores, Sumba, Honshu, and Taiwan).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Javan myna
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
