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Indian Myna

Acridotheres tristis

Photo by Kevin Kavi
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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

Habitat:

The Common Myna thrives in urban and suburban environments.

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Comments (5)

Indian or common is same..do not confuse... Acridotheres tristis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Myna
is there different Common Myna with Indian Myna? nice photo by the way
Yes..got exact shades...in shadow area..!!

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