# Bali myna vs Black-winged myna: the differences

> How do the Bali myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) and Black-winged myna (Acridotheres melanopterus) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/bali-myna-vs-black-winged-myna/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/jalak-bali-dan-jalak-putih/
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The Bali myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) and the black-winged myna (Acridotheres melanopterus) share the family Sturnidae but belong to different genera: Leucopsar and Acridotheres. Range in Indonesia — the Bali myna: Bali; released populations must be distinguished from original range; the black-winged myna: Java, Bali, Madura and Nusa Penida (endemic to Indonesia).

| Aspect | [Bali myna](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/bali-myna/) | [Black-winged myna](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/black-winged-myna/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Leucopsar rothschildi | Acridotheres melanopterus |
| Indonesian name | Jalak Bali | Jalak putih |
| Class | Aves | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Range in Indonesia | Bali; released populations must be distinguished from original range | Java, Bali, Madura and Nusa Penida (endemic to Indonesia) |
| Endemic to Indonesia | Yes | Yes |
| Key features | — | White body, black wings and tail, yellow bill |
| Size | Size: About 25 cm long; 70–115 g | — |
| Diet | Insects and fruit | Insects in savanna; also parasites on deer's backs |
| Diet type | omnivore (eats plants and animals) | omnivore (eats plants and animals) |
| Reproduction | laying eggs (oviparous) | laying eggs (oviparous) |
| IUCN status | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
| Legal protection | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) |

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