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Jungle Myna

Acridotheres fuscus

Least Concern

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Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus) 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

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (Norway), and Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries).

🇫🇯 Fiji 🇯🇵 Japan 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Acridotheres fuscus (Jungle Myna)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese モリハッカ

Chinese 从林八哥

Spanish Miná de la Jungla

French Martin forestier

German Dschungelmaina

Russian Бурая майна

Thai นกเอี้ยงควาย

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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 cristatellus

Acridotheres javanicus

Vulnerable

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Pale-bellied Myna

Acridotheres cinereus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jungle Myna?

The scientific name of Jungle Myna is Acridotheres fuscus. It belongs to the genus Acridotheres.

What is the conservation status of Jungle Myna?

Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Jungle Myna live?

Jungle Myna is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (Norway), and Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries).. Countries include Fiji, Japan, Micronesia, Norway, Samoa, Taiwan, Tonga, United Arab Emirates.

What family does Jungle Myna belong to?

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

Is Jungle Myna endangered?

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

What kingdom does Jungle Myna belong to?

Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Jungle Myna?

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