Acridotheres tristis
(Common Myna, Indian Myna)
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FAMILY |
Sturnidae |
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Species |
Acridotheres tristis |
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Common name(s) |
Common myna, Indian myna |
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Main colour |
Dark brown |
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Distinctive feature |
Yellow beak and legs, hopping walk, size 23-25 cm |
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Campus |
Cairns, Townsville |
Description
An introduced pest, this bird is common in urban areas where it can often be seen scavenging for scraps. Aggressive and intelligent it competes with native birds for food and nesting places. Head and throat black, dark brown body with a flash of white on the wings, white on abdomen. Legs and feet yellow, eyes yellow, bill yellow.
