Common myna
| Scientific name | Acridotheres tristis |
| English name | Common myna |
| Japanese name | 印度八哥 |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae |
| Genus | Acridotheres |
| Species | tristis |
| Subspecies | -- |
| Full length | 23cm. |
| Distribution | Distributed throughout Asia. In Japan, specimens that were kept in captivity have become wild. |
Characteristics
This invasive species is about the size of a starling. The head and neck are black, with yellow around the eyes and beak. The belly and back are brown, and then black again towards the tail. The underside of the tail is white. The legs are yellow.
Common Myna Calls
They make a variety of calls, such as "jo-jo" and "cho-cho."
The Common Myna as an Invasive Alien Species
The common myna is listed as one of the "100 Worst Invasive Alien Species" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It is omnivorous and is expanding its range, posing a threat to biodiversity and agriculture.
Ecology
They can be found near agricultural fields and residential areas. They live in pairs or solitary habitats and are omnivorous, eating anything from insects to seeds.
Habitat
Farmland on Ishigaki Island
This individual was photographed living on a building near farmland. It appeared to be solitary, leaving the building and landing on a nearby tree branch before flying off into the farmland.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Common myna.
