One of the most beautiful birds in the world, with its striking snow white feathers, lacy head crest, and blue eye patch, the Bali myna is also one of the rarest. Only a handful of mynas, highly coveted by collectors, remain in the wild. Captive breeding may be its only hope for survival.
Bali Myna
Leucopsar rothschildi
Fact File
Where to see them: Wings of the World
Length: Up to 10 in
Habitat: Woodland and savannah
Diet: Fruit, seeds, and invertebrates
Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Critically endangered)
