6797. Javan Myna

 

The Javan Myna is the most abundant bird species in Singapore, characterized by its dark grey-to-black plumage, short forehead crest, and bright yellow bill and legs. [1, 2]

History and Status

Introduction: Originally native to Java and Bali, the Javan Myna was introduced to Singapore in the 1920s via the caged bird pet trade. [1, 2]
Population Growth: By the mid-1980s, it surpassed the native Common Myna in numbers, adapting exceptionally well to Singapore's rapid urban growth. [1, 2]
Ecology: Protected under general wildlife rules, feeding them is illegal under the Wildlife Act as it artificially inflates populations and creates urban nuisances like noise and fouling. [1]