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Acridotheres javanicus

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Acridotheres javanicus

Family Name: Sturnidae
Taxonomic Group: Vertebrates (Bird)
Common Name: Javan Myna, White-vented Myna

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Description

Description Dark slaty-grey plumage with black head, wings and tail. Bill orange-yellow. Eyes and feet yellow. Wings has brown tinge. White tail-tip.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Ecological Notes Most common in urban areas.
Habitats Parks & Gardens, Terrestrial, Urban
Distribution Widespread in Singapore.
Nature Reserves Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Labrador Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Nature Areas Kranji Nature Trail, Pulau Ubin

Status

Species Status Resident
Conservation Status Common

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References

References Lim, K.S. & Gardner, D. 1997. Birds: An illustrated field guide to the birds of Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing Limited. 226pp

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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.

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