Great Myna
A species of Typical mynas Scientific name : Acridotheres grandis Genus : Typical mynas
Great Myna, A species of Typical mynas
Botanical name: Acridotheres grandis
Genus: Typical mynas
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Description General Info
Description
It is black with elongated forehead feathers, forming a frontal crest that may curl backwards. Its beak and feet are yellow. It has white from the vent to the tip of the tail and a white wing patch. 
Size
25 cm
Feeding Habits
Great Myna's diet includes insects like alate termites, other invertebrates, seeds, and berries. These birds forage on the ground, probing for insects and gleaning them from foliage. They uniquely follow cattle and buffalo to catch disturbed insects and may also pick parasites from buffalo. Great Myna typically forages in pairs or flock.
Habitat
The great Myna is typically found in open and diverse environments, which include grasslands, marshes, and extensively cultivated areas, particularly rice paddies. Additionally, this species adapts well to urban settings, often inhabiting parks and gardens in lowland regions.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Starlings Genus
Typical mynas Species
Great Myna 
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