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Burmese Myna
Acridotheres burmannicus (Jerdon, 1862)
≈23 cmLength89 gWeight
The Burmese myna (Acridotheres burmannicus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae.
Busiest months: December–February · Most records: Myanmar (Burma), China
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: December–February · Most records: Myanmar (Burma), China
Burmese Myna has been recorded at 28 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- BaganMyanmar (Burma)258 records
- Nabang FieldsChina131 records
- Nabang [General Area]China56 records
More places
- Inle LakeMyanmar (Burma)46 records
- Indawgyi Lake Wildlife SanctuaryMyanmar (Burma)29 records
- Paleik LakeMyanmar (Burma)22 records
- Bagan – Irrawaddy River & GrasslandsMyanmar (Burma)19 records
- Bagan – Irrawaddy RiverMyanmar (Burma)10 records
- Inle Wetland Wildlife SanctuaryMyanmar (Burma)10 records
- Yay Aye Kan ReservoirMyanmar (Burma)9 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Burmese myna (Acridotheres burmannicus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in Myanmar and Yunnan, China.
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Questions
How big is the Burmese Myna?
The Burmese Myna is about ≈23 cm long and weighs around 89 g.
Where does the Burmese Myna live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Myanmar and southwestern China. It is most often recorded in Myanmar (Burma) and China.
When is the best time to see the Burmese Myna?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and December (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Burmese Myna endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Burmese Myna as Least Concern.
What does the Burmese Myna eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Burmese Myna in?
It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- ≈23 cm
- Weight
- 89 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 114 mm
- Tail
- 68 mm
- Bill
- 23 mm
- Tarsus
- 32 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Myanmar and southwestern China
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
- Genus
- Acridotheres
Other birds in the genus Acridotheres
Great MynaAcridotheres grandis
Crested MynaAcridotheres cristatellus
Javan MynaAcridotheres javanicus
Pale-bellied MynaAcridotheres cinereus
Jungle MynaAcridotheres fuscus
Collared MynaAcridotheres albocinctus
Bank MynaAcridotheres ginginianus
Common MynaAcridotheres tristis
Vinous-breasted MynaAcridotheres leucocephalus
Black-winged MynaAcridotheres melanopterus
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