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Common Myna

Acridotheres tristis

Description:

Chocolate coloured bird with black head . Bright yellow bill and legs and bright yellow skin near eyes. There is a white patch on the outer wing feather and the wing lining on the underside is white. There is distinct sound when the bird takes flight. has awide vocal range.

Habitat:

At home everywhere; able to exploit all available niches and feeds on almost everything edible. Unafraid of humans.

Notes:

Considered Invasive.

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SukanyaDatta
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SukanyaDatta

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Spotted on Dec 8, 2012
Submitted on Apr 25, 2014

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