A striking black and white myna, characterized by its mostly white body with black wings and tail, and yellow facial skin and bill. It is endemic to Java and Bali.
Where to spot
Critically endangered, formerly found in open woodlands and agricultural areas of Java and Bali, Indonesia. Now extremely rare in the wild.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive white body with black wings and tail, along with yellow bare facial skin and bill. Any wild sighting is significant due to its endangered status.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but very difficult to observe due to extreme rarity.
Where to spot
Critically endangered, formerly found in open woodlands and agricultural areas of Java and Bali, Indonesia. Now extremely rare in the wild.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive white body with black wings and tail, along with yellow bare facial skin and bill. Any wild sighting is significant due to its endangered status.
When to spot
Year-round resident, but very difficult to observe due to extreme rarity.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Black-winged Myna is critically endangered, primarily due to illegal trapping for the cage bird trade, despite its striking appearance.
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