Common Myna

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Scientific Name: Acridotheres tristis
Malay Name: Gembala-Kerbau Rumah
Chinese Name: 家八哥

Range:
Breeding Range: (OR) widespread

Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: tristis, melanosternus.

Local Subspecies: tristis

Size: 24.5-27 cm

Identification:

Similar looking species: Javan Myna

Habitat:

Behaviour/Ecology:

Local Status: Uncommon resident

Conservation Status: Least Concern (BirdLife International 2017)

Location:

Photos:

Common Myna at Lorong Halus. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Common Myna at Changi Village. Photo credit: Francis Yap

External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link

References:
BirdLife International. (2017). Acridotheres tristis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017. Downloaded on 2 September 2021