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Common Hill Myna

Common Hill Myna

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14 hours ago
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Spotted
A large, glossy black myna with distinctive yellow wattles and a bright orange-red bill. It is widely distributed across tropical Asia and renowned for its mimicry.
Where to spot
Humid evergreen forests, plantations, and cultivated areas throughout a wide range in tropical Asia, from India and Southeast Asia to Borneo and Sumatra.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black plumage, prominent yellow wattles on the nape and around the eye, and an orange-red bill. Listen for its incredibly varied and often loud vocalizations, including mimicry.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active and vocal during early mornings and late afternoons.
File:Common Hill Myna (Gracula religiosa).jpg
File:Gracula religiosa Deothang Bhutan 1.jpg
File:Gracula religiosa religiosa, Kent Ridge Park, Singapore 1.jpg
File:Gracula religiosa religiosa, Queenstown, Singapore 1.jpg
File:Gracula religiosa religiosa, Queenstown, Singapore 2.jpg
File:Gracula religiosa religiosa, Tanglin, Singapore 1.jpg
File:Gracula religiosa religiosa, Tanglin, Singapore 2.jpg
File:Common Hill Myna (Gracula religiosa).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Gracula religiosa Deothang Bhutan 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Gracula religiosa religiosa, Kent Ridge Park, Singapore 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Gracula religiosa religiosa, Queenstown, Singapore 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Gracula religiosa religiosa, Queenstown, Singapore 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Gracula religiosa religiosa, Tanglin, Singapore 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Gracula religiosa religiosa, Tanglin, Singapore 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Common Hill Myna is famous globally for its ability to mimic human speech with remarkable clarity and accuracy, often learning long phrases.
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