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Crested Myna

Acridotheres cristatellus

Least Concern

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Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Singapore, United Arab Emirates), Europe (7 countries), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Acridotheres cristatellus (Crested Myna)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハッカチョウ

Chinese 八哥

Spanish Miná Crestado

French Martin huppé

German Haubenmaina

Portuguese mainato-de-poupa

Russian Хохлатая майна

Thai นกเอี้ยงหงอนก้นลาย

Similar Species in Acridotheres

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Bank Myna

Acridotheres ginginianus

Least Concern

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Black-winged Starling

Acridotheres melanopterus

Endangered

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Collared Myna

Acridotheres albocinctus

Acridotheres javanicus

Acridotheres cinereus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crested Myna?

The scientific name of Crested Myna is Acridotheres cristatellus. It belongs to the genus Acridotheres.

What is the conservation status of Crested Myna?

Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Crested Myna live?

Crested Myna is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Singapore, United Arab Emirates), Europe (7 countries), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia).. Countries include Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, France, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore.

What family does Crested Myna belong to?

Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) belongs to the genus Acridotheres, which is part of the taxonomic family Sturnidae.

Is Crested Myna endangered?

No, Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Crested Myna belong to?

Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Crested Myna?

The closest relatives of Crested Myna in the genus Acridotheres include Bank Myna, Black-winged Starling, Collared Myna, Common Myna, Great Myna.