Vinous-breasted Myna
Acridotheres leucocephalus
The Vinous-breasted Myna (Acridotheres leucocephalus) is a rare rhabdornis, starlings, and myna found in 7 countries, weighing about 89 g. The vinous-breasted myna or vinous-breasted starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
About the Vinous-breasted Myna
The vinous-breasted myna or vinous-breasted starling is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
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How to identify it
It has a yellowish bill and grey upperparts.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Vinous-breasted Myna can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Vinous-breasted Myna?
- It has a yellowish bill and grey upperparts.
- How big is a Vinous-breasted Myna?
- The Vinous-breasted Myna is a medium sized bird weighing about 89 g.
- Where can you see a Vinous-breasted Myna?
- The Vinous-breasted Myna occurs in 7 countries, including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Israel and Taiwan.
- What birds look similar to a Vinous-breasted Myna?
- The Vinous-breasted Myna is most easily confused with the Burmese Myna, the Collared Myna and the Black-winged Myna.
- Is the Vinous-breasted Myna endangered?
- The Vinous-breasted Myna is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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