A species of myna with a distinctive pale belly and darker upperparts, found in Southeast Asia.
Where to spot
Open habitats, agricultural areas, and forest edges in mainland Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Look for its pale underparts contrasting with darker upperparts. Often seen foraging on the ground or in low vegetation.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Open habitats, agricultural areas, and forest edges in mainland Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Look for its pale underparts contrasting with darker upperparts. Often seen foraging on the ground or in low vegetation.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
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The Pale-bellied Myna is sometimes considered a subspecies or closely related to other 'Acridotheres' mynas with similar appearances, leading to past taxonomic complexities.
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