Bank Myna
Bank Myna
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A medium-sized greyish-brown myna with a pinkish-orange bill and bare facial skin. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, often found near rivers and cultivation.
Where to spot
Open country, agricultural areas, and near riverbanks in the Indian subcontinent.
How to spot
Look for its grayish-brown plumage, distinctive pinkish-orange bill, and bare facial skin. Often found foraging in flocks on the ground, especially near water bodies or fields.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Open country, agricultural areas, and near riverbanks in the Indian subcontinent.
How to spot
Look for its grayish-brown plumage, distinctive pinkish-orange bill, and bare facial skin. Often found foraging in flocks on the ground, especially near water bodies or fields.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Bank Myna is aptly named for its preference for nesting in colonies within holes dug into riverbanks and earth mounds, making it distinct from many other mynas.
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