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Indian Myna

Acridotheres tristis

Photo by AngeSylvestri
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Field Notes

Description:

The Common Myna is readily identified by the brown body, black hooded head and the bare yellow patch behind the eye. The bill and legs are bright yellow. There is a white patch on the outer primaries and the wing lining on the underside is white. The sexes are similar and birds are usually seen in pairs.

Notes:

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Common Myna

Species ID Suggestions

Indian Myna

Acridotheres tristis

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Mark Ridgway
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Comments (2)
mauna Kunzah
Hi, AngeSylvestri, I'd just like you to know that the Indian Myna is an extremely invasive species around the world when it's out of its native range. In Hawaii particularly, it is considered an invasive threat. This spotting is a good fit for the mission, Alien Species in Hawaii: https://www.projectnoah.org/missions/17638321 Thanks!

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