Burmese Myna

Overview

Burmese Myna (Acridotheres burmannicus) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Acridotheres; binomial: Acridotheres burmannicus; authority: (Jerdon, 1862).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move Vinous-breasted Starling from Sturnus to Acridotheres (Lovette et al. 2008; Zuccon et al. 2008). Change English name from "starling" to "myna" to match other species within the genus and to align with other major world bird lists. Change English name to Burmese Myna with the split of A. leucocephalus.