Javan Myna
Acridotheres javanicus
The Javan Myna is a bold, adaptable starling native to Java and Bali that has spread far beyond its original range to become one of the most visible birds across urban Southeast Asia. Glossy black with a crisp white wing patch that flashes in flight, a vivid yellow bill, and a bright yellow eye patch, it is an unmistakable presence in city parks, gardens, and roadsides. Highly intelligent and gregarious, Javan Mynas gather in noisy roosting flocks at dusk and are accomplished mimics capable of incorporating fragments of other birds' calls into their own varied song.
Javan Myna Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions About the Javan Myna
The Javan Myna is native to Java and Bali but has established feral populations across Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and other parts of Southeast Asia, thriving particularly in urban environments.
The Javan Myna is an omnivore, feeding on insects, earthworms, fruit, berries, and food scraps, making it highly adaptable to urban settings.
Yes, outside its native range the Javan Myna is considered invasive in countries such as Singapore and Taiwan, where it outcompetes native mynas and starlings for nest sites and food.
The Javan Myna is usually highly gregarious, large roosts.
The Javan Myna is typically diurnal.
The Javan Myna is resident.
The main threats facing the Javan Myna include Considered invasive in several countries and Competition with native starlings and mynas.
The Javan Myna population trend is currently increasing.
Well-known places to look for the Javan Myna include Singapore Botanic Gardens, Lumphini Park, Bangkok (Thailand), Bali (Indonesia), and Taipei (Taiwan).
Natural predators of the Javan Myna include Birds of prey, Cats, and Snakes.
A familiar daily companion for millions of city-dwellers across Southeast Asia, though its spread raises important questions about urban biodiversity and the displacement of native species.
The Javan Myna is part of the Sturnidae family and a Passeriformes order.
The Javan Myna weighs about 0.11 kg, reaches about 25 cm in length, and has a wingspan of about 38 cm.
