Southern Hill Myna
Southern Hill Myna
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A glossy black hill myna with specific yellow wattle patterns, native to the Western Ghats of India and parts of Sri Lanka.
Where to spot
Humid forests and plantations in the Western Ghats of southern India and parts of Sri Lanka.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black plumage with distinct yellow wattles, similar to other hill mynas, but pay close attention to the wattle shape and its specific geographic range for differentiation.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most vocal in the mornings and evenings.
Where to spot
Humid forests and plantations in the Western Ghats of southern India and parts of Sri Lanka.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black plumage with distinct yellow wattles, similar to other hill mynas, but pay close attention to the wattle shape and its specific geographic range for differentiation.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most vocal in the mornings and evenings.
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Credits:
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Credits:
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species was formerly considered a subspecies of the Common Hill Myna but is now recognized as a distinct species based on genetic and morphological differences.
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