Collared Myna
A species of Typical mynas Scientific name : Acridotheres albocinctus Genus : Typical mynas
Collared Myna, A species of Typical mynas
Botanical name: Acridotheres albocinctus
Genus: Typical mynas
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The collared myna (Acridotheres albocinctus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is found in China, India, and Myanmar.
Size
25 cm
Feeding Habits
Collared Myna feeds on insects like grasshoppers, small vertebrates, cereal grains, nectar, and fig fruit. They forage mostly ground-bound, but also in trees, commonly associating with grazing livestock. Collared Myna exhibits gregarious behavior, often flocking together.
Habitat
The collared Myna typically inhabits open grasslands and moist environments, such as marshlands. They are also commonly found in cultivated lands and near villages. These birds thrive in areas that generally provide a mix of natural and human-modified landscapes, characteristic of broad temperate zones.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Starlings Genus
Typical mynas Species
Collared Myna