Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Javan Pied Myna
Gracupica jalla
CRCritically Endangered
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Javan pied myna (Gracupica jalla) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. Its Indonesian name is jalak suren. Its plumage is black and white, with a black collar. It was found in most of Java and Bali (but has been potentially extirpated from there since the mid-2010s) and formerly in southern Sumatra (where it is known to have become extinct in the area since the 1990s).
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Range and habitat
Eastern Sumatra (where possibly introduced), Java, and Bali; probably extinct in the wild.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Javan pied 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.
