Bali Mynah

$500.00

The Bali Mynah is one of the rarest birds on Earth, with fewer than 100 adults remaining in the wild. Endemic to a single national park on the island of Bali, it’s instantly recognizable by its pure white body, black wingtips, and striking blue eye-skin. Protected under CITES Appendix I and the U.S. Endangered Species Act, any legitimate sale requires verified permits and documented captive-bred origin. Browse our full bird collection to see other species, including the closely related Common Mynah.

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Bali Mynah for Sale Online

One of the rarest songbirds on Earth, found nowhere in the wild outside a single national park.

🌴 Endemic to Bali
📊 Critically Endangered
⚖️ CITES Appendix I

🚫 Read Before Buying or Selling

Fewer than 100 adult Bali Mynahs remain in the wild today. This species is protected under CITES Appendix I and the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Legal ownership requires verified permits and documented, legitimate captive-bred origin. Any sale without proper authorization is illegal in most countries. This is not optional paperwork. Confirm full legal compliance before any transaction takes place.

This bird is Bali’s only native species, and it very nearly disappeared entirely. Decades of trapping for the illegal pet trade pushed wild numbers down to a handful of individuals. Today, careful conservation breeding has given the species a real chance at recovery, though the wild population remains critically small.

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Identification

This mynah is almost entirely white. A long, drooping crest sits on top of the head. Black tips mark the wings and tail. Bare blue skin circles each eye, standing out sharply against the white plumage. Males and females look nearly identical, so visual sexing isn’t reliable.

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Range and Habitat

Wild populations survive almost entirely within Bali Barat National Park, on the northwest tip of the island. Nowhere else on Earth hosts a natural population of this bird. Open woodland and savanna within the park provide its remaining habitat, though recent conservation efforts have helped small groups expand into nearby areas.

🐣 A Conservation Success Still in Progress

Captive breeding programs across zoos and conservation centers have slowly rebuilt numbers from near extinction. Release programs continue working to grow the wild population further. Every legitimate captive-bred bird plays a small part in that larger recovery story.

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Social Behavior

Young birds often gather in small groups. Doing so helps them locate food more efficiently. It also gives them extra eyes to watch for predators. As adults, pairs tend to stay close together, much like other members of the mynah family, including the more common Common Mynah.

Buyer Questions

Is it legal to buy a Bali Mynah?

Only with verified permits and documented captive-bred origin. Confirm full legal compliance before any purchase, since this species is protected under CITES Appendix I.

How many Bali Mynahs are left in the wild?

Recent estimates put the wild population at fewer than 100 adults, making it one of the rarest birds in the world.

Where does the Bali Mynah naturally live?

Its wild range is limited almost entirely to Bali Barat National Park, on the northwest coast of Bali, Indonesia.

Why did the population decline so severely?

Decades of illegal trapping for the pet trade pushed wild numbers down to just a handful of birds at the species’ lowest point.

Can males and females be told apart visually?

Not reliably. Both sexes share nearly identical white, black-tipped plumage, so other sexing methods are usually needed.

Are conservation programs helping the species recover?

Yes. Captive breeding and reintroduction programs have helped rebuild numbers after the species nearly went extinct in the wild.

What documentation should I request before buying?

Ask for CITES permits and clear proof of legal, captive-bred origin. Never proceed without this documentation in hand.