Bali Myna
Leucopsar rothschildi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusLeucopsar
- SpeciesLeucopsar rothschildi (Bali Myna)
About the Bali Myna
The Bali myna (Leucopsar rothschildi), also known as Rothschild's mynah, Bali starling, or Bali mynah, locally known as jalak Bali, is a medium-sized (up to 25 cm (9.8 in) long), 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.
The Bali myna was formally described in 1912 by the German ornithologist Erwin Stresemann based on a female specimen collected on the island of Bali in Indonesia. He introduced a new genus Leucopsar and coined the binomial name Leucopsar rothschildi. The genus name combines the Ancient greek λευκός (leukos) meaning "white" with ψάρ (psar) meaning "starling". The specific epithet was chosen to honour Walter Rothschild who had allowed Stresemann to examine birds at his museum in Tring, Hertfordshire, England.
The Bali myna remains the only species placed in the genus Leucopsar. It appears to be most closely related to Sturnia and the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bali Myna in Bali Barat National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bali Myna in Bali Barat National Park?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Bali Myna sighting in Bali Barat National Park, based on 85 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bali Myna in Bali Barat National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Bali Myna in Bali Barat National Park in our monthly data.