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Pied Myna

Sturnus contra

Photo by SisirBanga
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Description:

This myna is strikingly marked in black and white and has a yellowish bill with a reddish bill base. The bare skin around the eye is reddish. The upper body, throat and breast are black while the cheek, lores, wing coverts and rump are contrastingly white.They produce a range of calls made up of liquid notes.

Habitat:

The species is found mainly in the plains but in the foothills up to about 700m above sea level. They are found mainly in areas with access to open water. They are found in the Indian Subcontinent and some parts of the world.They are often seen within cities and villages although they are not as bold as the Common Myna.

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PublishedMarch 4, 2013

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