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Bali Myna

Leucopsar rothschildi

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
26,2 cm
Peso
92,5 g
Família
Sturnidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) is a bird species in the family Sturnidae (starlings & mynas), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.2 cm and a weight of 92.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Sobre

The Bali Myna is a Critically Endangered starling endemic to the island of Bali, Indonesia, weighing about 92.5g with a wingspan of 26.2cm. It has snow-white plumage with black wingtips and a vivid blue eye patch, and is one of the rarest birds in the world. Trapping for the cage-bird trade has devastated wild populations, though captive breeding and reintroduction programs are ongoing.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,2 cm 10.3 in
Peso 92,5 g 3.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Tamanho da postura

1-5

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas)
Genus Leucopsar
Espécies Leucopsar rothschildi

Distribution

Bali Myna has been recorded in 2 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Bali Myna endangered?
The Bali Myna has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Bali Myna?
The Bali Myna has a wingspan of 26.2 cm, weight of 92.5 g.
What order and family does the Bali Myna belong to?
The Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.

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