Crested myna

Around 1890, the Crested Myna was introduced into the Vancouver region of British Columbia. It was initially successful, reaching a population in the thousands, without spreading far from the Lower Mainland. By the mid-twentieth century, numbers began declining, and the bird is now extirpated in North America.

The Crested myna is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) is a species of starling native to southeastern China and Indochina. Unlike other similar mynas, its bill is dull whitish rather than orange-yellow. Around 1890, the Crested Myna was introduced into the Vancouver region of British Columbia. It was initially successful, reaching a population in the thousands, without spreading far from the Lower Mainland. By the mid-twentieth century, numbers began declining, and the bird is now extirpated in North America. More

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The Crested Myna has a large range, estimated globally at 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 square kilometers. It is native to the nations of Asia and prefers grassland and pasture land ecosystems, though it has been known to reside in rural and urban areas. The global population of this bird has not been determined, but it does not appear to meet population decline criteria that would necessitate inclusion on the IUCN Red List. The current evaluation status of the Crested Myna is Least Concern. More

Distribution of the Crested Myna in North America. Editor's Note: By Feb. 2003, populations of this introduced species were reported extirpated in North America. See the 46th supplement of the AOU Checklist of N. American birds for details. The Crested Myna is an introduced songbird from southern China and northern Indochina that has successfully colonized urban and agricultural habitats in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. More

The Crested Myna is a medium-sized (26 cm) glossy black bird with a whitish bill, yellowish orange legs and a distinct black crest at the base of the upper mandible. The tail is finely tipped white, there is a white patch in the wing formed by the white bases of the primaries, and the undertail coverts are barred black and white. The iris is reddish brown. The differences between the Taiwan and mainland subspecies are subtle and probably not distinguishable in the field. More

The Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) is endemic to southeastern China and Indochina. Around 1890, the Crested Myna was successfully introduced into the Vancouver region of British Columbia, reaching a population in the thousands. However, by the mid-twentieth century, their numbers began declining and the bird is now locally extinct in North America. More

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On May 31, 1986 two nestling Crested Mynas were brought to us when we lived in Richmond, B.C. They had been found lying in the garden of a home in Vancouver and both birds were cold and sick. Sadly one nestling died shortly after being admitted into care. The remaining young bird would not gape for food and had to be force-fed. More

Grandma's I saw a Crested Myna at the side of the house. There's only a few hundred of these in Vancouver. They're a introduced species from South east Asia and Vancouver is the only place in North America where they have an established population. This is only the second time I've seen one. So i thought it was pretty cool. More

The Crested Myna is found in British Columbia. Features - 3. The Hill Myna is the familiar talking myna that also whistles, squawks and chirps. The Common Myna and the Crested Myna produce chatter and musical phrases. Size - 4. More

Crested Myna - Definition = Crested Myna Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Sturnidae Genus: Acridotheres Species: cristatellus Binomial name Acridotheres cristatellus More

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Indochina, the crested mynah was introduced into ... Other The following is a selection of items (artistic styles or groups, constructions, events, fictional characters, organizations, publications) associated with "crested mynah" * common mynah (bird) Expand Your Research: Try searching magazines and ebooks for "crested mynah". No results found. More

Exterpated: CRESTED MYNA in VANCOUVER, BC. = Estimate: 0 birds remaining at the 2nd and Wylie location (additional information- VNHS) The last two Crested Mynas in Vancouver, BC are thought to have died mid february 2003 marking the end of an era. Photo used with permission Birding in British Columbia is an online magazine and community message board produced and edited by K. Slagboom. More