Monday, June 7, 2010

The Common Myna or Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis)

The Common Myna or Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis) also sometimes spelled Mynah, is a member of the starling family. It is a species of bird native to Asia with its initial home range spanning from Iran, Pakistan, India and Kazakhstan to Malaysia and China. An omnivorous open woodland bird with a strong territorial instinct, the Myna has adapted extremely well to urban environments.
 Common Myna
 Common Myna
  Common Myna
 Common Myna

2 comments:

  1. you know we are calling this bird in my town "Mainee" after 5-6 years later , i have seen today in this image.

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