Crested Myna
Acridotheres cristatellus
The adult Crested Myna is a dark, glossy starling with a small forehead crest, white wing patches, and bright yellow bare skin around the eyes. It thrives in open country, agricultural land, parks, and cities, often walking on the ground to forage for insects, fruit, grain, and human food waste. Adults are agile fliers and bold around people, using sharp calls, mimicry, and displays during social and territorial encounters. A notable fact is that this species has established introduced populations outside its native Asian range, including parts of North America.
- Type
- Cry
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Crested Myna