Acridotheres ginginianus

(Latham, 1790)

Vernacular names
English : Bank myna
French : Martin des berges

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Passeriformes
Family : Sturnidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Small myna species growing to 22 cm in length for a weight of 76 grams. Distinctive species with large area of bright orange bare skin around eyes. Plumage mostly grey except from head, wings and tail which are black.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in southern central Asia, from Central Pakistan to most of northern India, east to Bangladesh. Closely associated with humans, found in agricultural areas and in cities.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is common throughout its range and is expanding its range towards southern India. Introduced successfully in many countries.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation
Jurong Bird Park (Singapore), Bali Bird Park (Indonesia), Zooparc de Beauval (France), SARL C. Roels (France)

 

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