Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Great Myna
Acridotheres grandis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The great myna (Acridotheres grandis), also known as the white-vented myna, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. Its range extends from Sikkim across Northeast India and Indochina.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northeastern India to southwestern China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indochina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Great 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.
