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Indian Myna

Acridotheres tristis

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Chocolate-coloured bird. It has white wing patches, yellow bill, and yellow legs. It makes a distinctive sound as it takes flight. Bold bird.

Habitat:

Urban residential neighbourhood. This bird has adapted well to towns and cities. It is a bit of an omnivore and likes the fruits I put out.

Notes:

In India we say One for Sorrow, Two for Joy...etc...when we see a flock of these birds. Often in pairs and sometimes bald.
Bald: https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/430649209

Reference Links:

Common myna - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
SukanyaDatta
That's a thought...I actually donot so every species I see is a blessing...and I am awestruck!
Tukup
An image I won't soon be able to erase from my mind 😊 BTW- do you have a number of species on your lifetime list? I don't but think I should count sometime.
Tukup
Much nicer looking with feathers on its head 😊 I think it is the yellow pointed bill in front of the eye and the yellow pointed patch behind the eye that gives it its unique look. Very striking bird. Thanks for sharing Sukanya.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Birds of the World
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Biodiversity of West Bengal, India

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PublishedDecember 16, 2020

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