Great Myna (Acridotheres grandis)

OTHER NAMES: White-vented Myna, Buffalo Myna, Thai Crested Myna
Latin Etymology: Acridotheres ("locust hunter") grandis ("large")

Adult Great Myna (Acridotheres grandis)  at Phnom Krom, Cambodia - February 2019

Featured Subspecies: N/A

Weight: 95-103g  /  Length: 25cm  /  Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Judging from the sole encounter with this bird I've had, the alternate name of Buffalo Myna seems apt - this signle bird we saw was perched on the back of a browsing water buffalo as we returned back from Phnom Krom. It's a close relative of the Javan and Jungle Mynas, and has previously been lumped with them, but does have somewhat different habits.  It's a darker bird than either of the others, with a larger crest to help differentiate it.

Related Species:
ORDER: Passeriformes
FAMILY: Sturnidae
GENUS: Acridotheres
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic 

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CAMBODIA - Khmer name: សារិកាកែវក្របី

A fairly common resident.

SINGAPORE / CAMBODIA 2019 TRIP - One near Phnom Krom

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto .

Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus)

OTHER NAMES: White-vented Myna, Buffalo Myna

Latin Etymology: Acridotheres ("locust hunter") javanicus ("of Java")

Adult Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) at Awana Resort - Genting Highlands - July 2016

Featured Subspecies: N/A
Weight: 100g  /  Length: 24-25cm  /  Wingspan: 40cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

The most common species of Myna on my trip to Kuala Lumpur (ironically more so than the Common Myna), this species is originally from Indonesia but has been introduced to various parts of South East Asia including Malaysia and Singapore, plus a few places further afield. A generally very versatile species that has adapted itself well to habitats both urban and rural.  Note should be taken on the name "White-vented Myna" which is used inconsistently for both this species and the Great Myna, which can cause a bit of confusion.

Related Species:
ORDER: Passeriformes
FAMILY: Sturnidae
GENUS: Acridotheres
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic 

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MALAYSIA - Malay - Tiong Jawa ("Javan ?")

Common resident.

 - MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE 2016 TRIP: Common throughout including Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Genting Highlands.
SINGAPORE - Common resident.

 - MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE 2016 TRIP: Several seen in passing from car.

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto .

Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)

OTHER NAMES: Indian Myna, House Myna, Locust Starling

Latin Etymology: Acridotheres ("locust-hunter") tristis ("sad")

Adult Common Myna (subspecies A. t. tristis) at Angkor Wat, Cambodia - February 2019

Featured Subspecies: Acridotheres tristis tristis
Weight: 82-140g  /  Length: 25cm  /  Wingspan: 37-41cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern 

The Common Myna is a very successful urban bird in South-East Asia, commonly found in parks gardens and other green spaces.  It is also one of the more distinctive members of the Myna family in the region; the brown body and yellow face make it a lot easier to pick out than other species.  It is also a highly invasive species worldwide, to the point where it is considered by the IUCN to be one of the world's 100 worst invasive species.  They are also known for their ability to mimic to human sounds.

Related Species:
ORDER: Passeriformes
FAMILY: Sturnidae
GENUS: Acridotheres
SUBSPECIES: A. t. melanosternus, A. t. tristis

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CAMBODIA - Khmer - រីក ឬសារិកាកែវគោ
A common resident

 - CAMBODIA/SINGAPORE 2019 TRIP: Seen in many locations, including Angkor Wat

MALAYSIA - Malay - Tiong Gembala Kerbau

Common resident.

 - MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE 2016 TRIP: Common in Kuala Lumpur.
SINGAPORE - Common resident.

 - MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE 2016 TRIP: Several seen in passing from car.
 - CAMBODIA/SINGAPORE 2019 TRIP: Abundant throughout.

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto .