Bali Mynah
Leucopsar rothschildi
About the Bali Mynah
Class: Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family: Sturnidae
Genus: Leucopsar
Species: rothschildi
The Bali mynah is nearly all white except for black wingtips and blue skin patches around the eyes. Its feet, legs and bill are bluish-gray. The only native bird species of the Indonesian island for which it is named, the Bali mynah is a friendly, social bird that typically flocks in groups of 30 to 60.
Committed to Conservation
Zoo New England participates in the bali mynah Species Survival Plan. By sharing research and knowledge, participating institutions work together to establish guidelines that best ensure the health of captive populations, and with success, the survival of endangered species.
You Can Find This Animal in the Bird's World Exhibit
Let's Dance!
Male Bali mynahs lift their crest and bob their heads to impress potential mates. If the female approves, she'll perform a similar dance in response.
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