Common Myna
NameCommon Myna
Common NameCommon Myna
Scientific NameAcridotheres tristis
FamilySturnidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsDark brown body plumage, black head and neck, bright yellow bill and legs. A prominent yellow patch of bare skin is visible behind the eye. White patches are visible on the primary feathers during flight, and the undertail coverts are white.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, varied, and often harsh vocalizations, including squawks, chirps, clicks, whistles, and gurgles. It can also mimic other bird calls and sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, grassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Asia, from Iran to southern China and Malaysia. It has been widely introduced to many parts of the world, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and various Pacific and Indian Ocean islands, where it is often considered an invasive species.
Identifying Featuresblack head, yellow bill, yellow eye patch, dark brown body, yellow legs, white wing patches (visible in flight)
Description
The Common Myna is a medium-sized, dark brown bird with a distinctive black head, bright yellow bill, and yellow patch of bare skin behind the eye. It is a highly adaptable and often bold species, frequently seen foraging on the ground in open habitats.
