Common Myna

Common Myna fluffing up its feathers in short grass. Mynas are members of the starling family, Sturnidae. If you look closely their pupils are surrounded by small sparkling dots, reminiscent of the stars in the night sky.

About the Common Myna:

The Common myna is a medium sized bird in the family Sturnidae, native to Asia. Birds have black heads with yellow around the eyes, a dark brown body and white-tipped tails and wings. Mynas are opportunistic omnivores that have adapted extremely well to life in an urban habitat and as such can be found in cities throughout the continent. Their diet consists of invertebrates, immature birds and eggs, amphibians, fruits and seeds. Mynas are well known for their impressive vocal range, which once made them a popular pet as they could be taught to mimic human speech. Birds communicate with each other with whistling, squeaking and gurgling sounds. 

You can find out more about the Myna here.