Myna

Mynas
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family†: Sturnidae
Genera Acridotheres Ampeliceps Mino Gracula Enodes
† See also Starling, Oxpecker

The mynas are part of the family Sturndidae, along with the starlings and oxpeckers. This is a group of passerine birds which occur naturally only in eastern Asia, although several species have been introduced to North America and the Common Myna[?] to south-eastern Australia, where it is regarded as a pest species.

Mynas are medium-sized passerines with strong feet. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country, and they eat insects and fruit. Several species live around habitation, and are effectively omnivores.

Plumage is typically dark, often brown, although some species have yellow head ornaments. Most species nest in holes.

Some species have become well known for their imitative skills.

Species include

Genus Acridotheres

• Common Myna[?] Acridotheres tristis

Genus Ampeliceps

Genus Mino

Genus Gracula

• Hill Myna[?] Gracula religiosa

Genus Enodes