Common Hill Myna

Gracula religiosa

Family: Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas · Status: Common resident · Size: 27–31 cm · Conservation: Not Evaluated

Range

Occurs across the Indian subcontinent, southern China, Indochina, the Thai-Malay Peninsula, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Palawan in the Philippines.

Identification

Glossy black myna with purple-green iridescence; yellow wattles on the cheek and nape, bill bright orange, legs yellow. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Juvenile duller and less glossy with brown shade to upperparts.

Habitat

Forests and wooded parkland.

Behaviour

Usually in pairs or small parties, especially at fruiting trees. Calls fairly variable and very loud.