Giri Myna

The Giri myna (Acridotheres girinensis) or locally known as Jalak Giri, is a medium-sized (up to 25 cm long), stocky myna, almost wholly white with a long, drooping crest, and black tips on the wings and tail. The bird has blue bare skin around the eyes, greyish legs and a yellow bill. Both sexes are similar. It is threatened by habitat loss do to high urbanization. Its population is estimated around 2500-9000. The name of the species is taken from Giri Island, where the species is endemic only to the island and its nearest islands.