The black-winged mynas' melodious song, along with their lively temperament and striking plumage make them highly-prized in the cage bird trade.
The largest and heaviest leafbird, this bird has a powerful, hooked bill that it uses to pierce mid-sized fruits with a tough covering.
This bird is observed to perch on low branches and roost in trees. It comes to the ground to forage for food and this is when it is most vulnerable to the introduced rats, cats, dogs and pigs that are found in much of its range.
Immerse yourself in the melodious sounds of our songbirds!