Burmese Myna
Acridotheres burmannicus
Medium-sized starling of forest edge, agricultural fields, and open scrubby or grassy areas. Thin, black bandit’s mask, medium-gray back, grayish-pink chest, dark iris and bicolored orange-and-black bill. Pale gray rump, white tail tip and flashing white wing patches are most prominent in flight. Like many other starlings, typically encountered in pairs and flocks. Distinguished from Red-billed and Chestnut-tailed Starlings by its mask. Gives loud grating and chattering calls.
Taxonomy
The Burmese myna was considered conspecific with the vinous-breasted myna. Common names of the two split species were changed to "mynas" instead of "starlings" to match the genus.
- Scientific name
- Acridotheres burmannicus
- Authority
- (Jerdon, 1862)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Sturnidae
- Genus
- Acridotheres
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- rising
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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