Javan Myna

The Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus), also known as the white-vented myna, is a species of myna. It is a member of the starling family. The Lesser Sundas, Sumatra, Singapore, Taiwan, Puerto Rico, Japan, and Nepal have all received introductions to the Javan myna, which is native to Bali and Java. The omnivorous Javan myna consumes human feces in addition to seeds, fruit, nectar, and insects.

Javan mynas are bold and not very afraid of humans. In Malaysia and Indonesia, Javan mynas are housed in cages. The birds forage in groups of at least two but commonly three or more, with all but one foraging and the other typically perched on a vantage point keeping watch. The majority of Javan mynas are black. The primaries have white bases, while the wings are brownish-black in color. White under tail coverts can be seen. On the forehead, there is a slight crest. It has yellow feet, legs, and a beak. Lemon-colored eyes are present. The immature is darker in color. It is 21–23 centimeters long. It is roughly 100 g in weight.