javan myna

Is Javan Myna Native To Singapore?

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Previously endemic to the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali, the Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) was reportedly introduced to Singapore in the 1920s through the caged bird trade . Do Javan myna lay eggs? Nesting and Incubation Javan mynas nest sites include palm fruit clusters amid palm crowns and holes in tall trees, buildings, bridges, … Read more

Do Common Mynah Birds Talk?

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Is common myna native to Singapore? Common Myna Once a commonly found bird in Singapore , the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is a native species that has declined due to competition with the introduced javan myna . It can be distinguished from the Javan Myna by the yellow skin around its eyes and brown body. … Read more