About the Great Myna
The great myna, also known as the white-vented myna, is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. Its range extends from Sikkim across Northeast India and Indochina.
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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.
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Where the Great Myna lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Puerto Rico.
When to see the Great Myna
Peak activity in January · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Bank MynaAcridotheres ginginianusThe head is black on the crown and sides and the upper plumage is slaty grey while the underside is lighter grey with pale pink plumage towards the centre of the abdomen.
Crested MynaAcridotheres cristatellusThe crested myna is named after the tuft of feathers that form a crest-like structure on its forehead that covers the bird's nostrils.
Vinous-breasted MynaAcridotheres leucocephalusIt has a yellowish bill and grey upperparts.
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