22/05/2026
The Javan Myna is everywhere in Singapore. So much so that some locals consider them pests. But did you know that the Javan Myna is actually a vulnerable species? How is it that an animal can be perceived as both a pest and on the verge of extinction? Does the Javan Myna really deserve to be called a pest or should we rethink our thinking? Read on to find out!
Credits for Photos: NParks, AVS, Birds of Singapore, Mongabay, Francis Yap, JJ Harrison, Soo Zhi Hao, Frank Gardner, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum