# Nias hill myna vs Common hill myna: the differences

> How do the Nias hill myna (Gracula robusta) and Common hill myna (Gracula religiosa) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/nias-hill-myna-vs-common-hill-myna/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/beo-nias-dan-beo/
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The Nias hill myna (Gracula robusta) and the common hill myna (Gracula religiosa) are different species in the same genus, Gracula. Range in Indonesia — the Nias hill myna: Nias and nearby small islands, including the Banyak Islands (North Sumatra and Aceh); the common hill myna: Sumatra, Borneo, Java and Bali, including Enggano Island (now hard to find in the wild on Java and Bali).

| Aspect | [Nias hill myna](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/nias-hill-myna/) | [Common hill myna](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/common-hill-myna/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Gracula robusta | Gracula religiosa |
| Indonesian name | Beo nias | Beo |
| Class | Aves | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Range in Indonesia | Nias and nearby small islands, including the Banyak Islands (North Sumatra and Aceh) | Sumatra, Borneo, Java and Bali, including Enggano Island (now hard to find in the wild on Java and Bali) |
| Endemic to Indonesia | Yes | No |
| Key features | Largest hill myna, broad white wing patch, very loud voice | Glossy black, yellow wattles, orange bill |
| Diet | Fruit (mainly figs), nectar and insects, like other hill mynas | Mainly fruit, especially figs; also nectar and insects |
| Reproduction | laying eggs (oviparous) | laying eggs (oviparous) |
| IUCN status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Legal protection | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) |

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