Great Myna
Acridotheres grandis
A black myna with a spiffy crest. Not actually significantly larger than other dark crested mynas, but the combination of the bright yellow bill, prominent spiky crest, and white vent serve to distinguish it from other similar mynas. Forages in flocks in open areas such as meadows, agricultural fields, and urban parks and gardens, often with other species of mynas and starlings.
Identification
It is black with elongated forehead feathers, forming a frontal crest that may curl backwards. Its beak and feet are yellow. It has white from the vent to the tip of the tail and a white wing patch.
Taxonomy
Genus: Acridotheres; Family: Sturnidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Acridotheres grandis
- Authority
- Moore, F, 1858
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Genus
- Acridotheres
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: stable.
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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