White-vented Myna
Acridotheres grandis
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySturnidae (Starlings)
- GenusAcridotheres (Typical Mynas)
- SpeciesAcridotheres grandis (White-vented Myna)
About the White-vented Myna
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. It is black with elongated forehead feathers, forming a frontal crest that may curl backwards. Its beak and feet are yellow. It has white from the vent to the tip of the tail and a white wing patch. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Manas National Park
Jungle Myna
Acridotheres fuscus
Bank Myna
Acridotheres ginginianus
Chestnut-tailed Starling
Sturnia malabarica
Indian Pied Starling
Gracupica contra
Common Hill Myna
Gracula religiosa
Brahminy Starling
Sturnia pagodarum
Spot-winged Starling
Saroglossa spiloptera
Black Drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
Siberian Stonechat
Saxicola maurus
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularis
Black-hooded Oriole
Oriolus xanthornus
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 5 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 9 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 10 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 11 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-vented Myna in Manas National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a White-vented Myna sighting in Manas National Park, based on 177 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-vented Myna in Manas National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for White-vented Myna in Manas National Park in our monthly data.