Acridotheres tristis tristis

(Linnaeus, 1766)

Vernacular names
English : Common myna
French : Martin triste

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Passeriformes
Family : Sturnidae
Notes : 1 other subspecies known.

Identification
Fairly large myna reaching 25 cm in length for a weight of 143 g. Yellow legs, yellow bill with blue base, yellow area around eyes. Black head, breast and flight feathers. Rest of plumage dark brown. White rump and wing patch.

Range and habitat
This subspecies occurs in Asia from Uzbekistan and north China, south to India, east to Indochina, south to Malaysia. Widely introduced. Lives in all kinds of open countries, including cities and plantations, to 3000 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is abundant within its large range and has been introduced and established in many areas around the world. Considered invasive.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation
Jurong Bird Park (Singapore)

 

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