Renaldi Ednin Vernia, Anais Tritto, Abinawanto Abinawanto, Nurul Winarni, Anita Mayasari, Agung Sedayu, Anom Bowolaksono
Black-winged myna (Acridotheres melanopterus) is an endemic bird of Java and Bali, currently critically endangered based on International Union of Conservation for Nature (IUCN) since 2010. The study about black-winged myna morphological characteristic is important because it has two relatives with almost identical features of morphology. The information can be used as a basis in breeding management to avoid hybridization. The study aims to determine the morphological characteristics of black-winged myna. The sample selection was done using purposive sampling method. Data was taken from 36 black-winged mynas with >=2 years old. Data collection was done by measuring and documenting every morphological feature of the observed body parts. Documentation of the wings, back, chest, head and sides of the body are taken from each bird using a digital camera. The results showed that almost the entire body of black-winged myna covered by white feather, black feather only present on the cover of the wings and tail. Black eyes surrounded by yellow skin without feather. The beak is orange with blackish parts around the nostrils. The bird has yellow legs with three fingers at the front and one finger at the back. The average body length of this bird is 22.5 cm, weight 89.02 g, width 5.98 cm, body circumference 14.36 cm and wingspan 38.49 cm. © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2018.
Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia, Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia; Cikananga Conservation Breeding Center, Sukabumi, West Java, 43196, Indonesia; Research Center for Climate Change, University of Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia; FPMIPA Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Rawamangun Muka No. 01, East Jakarta, 13220, Indonesia
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