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The Jungle Myna

Acridotheres fuscus

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Description:

The Jungle Myna is a member of the starling family. This bird is a common resident breeder in tropical southern Asia from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Burma east to Indonesia.
Like most starlings, the Jungle Myna is fairly omnivorous, eating fruit, grain and insects.

Habitat:

This common passerine is typically found in forest and cultivation.
They are usually found close to water or rice fields.

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