Also known as Rothschild's myna or the Bali starling, the Bali myna’s white plumage is decorated with black tips on its wings and tail, and striking blue skin around its eyes. Using treetops for cover, they usually only descend to ground for a drink, or to search for nesting materials.
Victims of their own striking plumage and beautiful songs, Bali mynas are nearly extinct in the wild due to poaching for illegal pet and wildlife trades, dropping to a record low of just 6 in the wild in 2001.
Our efforts to in saving the Bali myna from extinction spans over three decades, and continues till this day. Learn more on the Bali myna profile.