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Birds · Passeriformes · Sturnidae
Common Myna
Acridotheres tristis
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk. See full glossary
The common myna is a species of passerine bird of the family Sturnidae native to Asia. It is an omnivorous bird with a strong territorial instinct that lives in open woodland, and that has adapted very well to urban settings. The myna has been introduced to other parts of the world and its range is increasing. It is an invasive species that poses a serious threat to the ecosystems of Australia. The common myna is an important figure in Indian culture and appears in both Sanskrit and Prakrit literature.
Weight
82 g – 143 g
Size
23 cm – 26 cm
Lifespan
12 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Fun facts
- GeneralReckoned one of the 100 most damaging invasive species in the world.
- It is on the IUCN list of the hundred most damaging invasive alien species in the world, and is one of only three birds that appear on it.
- It actively drives other birds out of nest holes and even throws their eggs and young out of the nest: in Australia it is blamed for the local decline of several native parrot and honeyeater species.
Life cycle & biology
- Skeleton type
- Vertebrate - internal bony skeleton (bird)
- Habitat & environment
- Urban areas, crops, gardens and open woodland; native to southern Asia, introduced across half the world
- Birth weight
- Altricial: born blind, naked or with sparse down and entirely dependent
- Size at birth
- Altricial: born blind, naked or with sparse down and entirely dependent
- Sexual maturity
- 12 months
- Gestation / incubation
- 17 days of incubation
- Litter / clutch size
- 4 eggs
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acridotheres_tristis
Where to find it
See its range on the interactive mapBest time: All year round in southern Asia and in its many introduced populations, by day; it is abundant in cities, farmland and rubbish tips.
Where to watch it
Parques y spots de buceo donde se ha documentado esta especie — se muestran 10 de 35 documentados.
Related species
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Common Myna — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
Common Hill Myna
Gracula religiosa
Spotless Starling
Sturnus unicolor
Superb Starling
Lamprotornis superbus
Least ConcernCommon Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
Indian Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Australian Brushturkey
Alectura lathami
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