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Common Myna — printable fact sheet
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Common Myna
Acridotheres tristis
The Common Myna is a highly adaptable and intelligent bird native to South Asia but now found in many parts of the world due to introductions. Recognizable by its brown body, glossy black head, and distinctive yellow eye patch and legs, the myna is famous for its loud, varied ca…
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- Despite their cheerful appearance, Common Mynas aggressively evict native birds from their nests and have become a major pest in several countries.
- Common Mynas are exceptional mimics and can imitate human speech as well as the calls of other birds. They are considered one of the world's 100 worst invasive species due to their adaptability and impact on native wildlife. The birds often form large communal roosts, sometimes numbering in the thousands.
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