# Bali Myna (*Leucopsar rothschildi*) The Bali Myna is a beautiful bird with bright white feathers and a striking blue patch on its face. It loves to live in trees and is known for its cheerful songs. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Rothschild's Myna ![Bali Myna](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Bali_Myna_0A2A9443.jpg&width=800) Photo: JJ Harrison, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bali_Myna_0A2A9443.jpg) ## Appearance The Bali Myna is a striking medium-sized bird, entirely covered in brilliant white feathers, except for its contrasting black wingtips and tail. It has a distinctive long, white crest on its head and a vibrant patch of bright blue skin around its dark eyes, making it unmistakable. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Passeriformes - **Family:** Sturnidae - **Genus:** Leucopsar ## Interesting facts - In the wild, they build their nests inside tree holes to keep their eggs safe. - It's one of the most critically endangered birds, with very few left in the wild! - These beautiful birds have been featured on Indonesian coins and postage stamps! - They are known to form lifelong pairs, staying together for many years! ## Special abilities - **Melody Maker:** Bali Mynas can create a symphony of whistles and chattering calls that helps them communicate complex messages to their flock. - **Crest Commander:** The Bali Myna has a movable white crest that helps them display dominance or attract a mate. - **Sharp Sight:** Bali Mynas have keen eyesight that helps them spot tiny insects and ripe fruits high in the trees. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 24-26 cm - **Wingspan:** 36-40 cm - **Weight:** 0.07-0.09 kg - **Lifespan:** 7-10 years - **Speed:** 45 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 2-4 - **Incubation:** 12-14 days ## Diet & Feeding These elegant birds enjoy a meal of juicy fruits, tiny insects, and sometimes even small reptiles! - **Primary Foods:** fruits, insects, larvae, worms, small reptiles - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Reticulated Python](https://www.snappit.app/explore/reticulated-python) (*Python reticulatus*) — Adults and chicks are vulnerable to these large snakes. - **Eats:** Weeping Fig (*Ficus benjamina*) — Relies on ripe fruits from various fig species. - **Shelter:** Teak Tree (*Tectona grandis*) — Uses natural cavities in older trees for nesting. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch birds from a distance so they feel safe. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Bali Myna? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Bali Myna? 24-26 cm ### What is Bali Myna's wingspan? 36-40 cm ### How much does Bali Myna weigh? 0.07-0.09 kg ### How long does Bali Myna live? 7-10 years ### How fast can Bali Myna move? 45 km/h ### What does Bali Myna eat? These elegant birds enjoy a meal of juicy fruits, tiny insects, and sometimes even small reptiles! ### Where is Bali Myna usually found? Forests ## Where to spot - [Tierpark Hellabrunn](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-hellabrunn) — Bavaria, DE · Zoo - [Zoo Berlin](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zoo-berlin) — Berlin, DE · Zoo - [Zoologischer Stadtgarten](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zoologischer-stadtgarten) — Baden-Württemberg, DE · Zoo - [Zoo Braunschweig](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zoo-braunschweig) — Niedersachsen, DE · Zoo - [Tierpark Gettorf](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-gettorf) — Schleswig-Holstein, DE · Zoo - [Zoologischer Garten Schwerin](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zoologischer-garten-schwerin) — Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, DE · Zoo [View all places to see Bali Myna](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/bali-myna) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Bali Myna: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/bali-myna)