StatusIntroduced
RarityCommon
Height24 cm
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"Common Mynas are skilled mimics, capable of copying other birds’ calls and even human speech when kept in captivity."
Field Guide
Common Myna
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The Common Myna (*Acridotheres tristis*) is an introduced bird now widespread across eastern and northern Australia. It is a medium-sized, stocky bird with a chocolate-brown body, glossy black head, bright yellow bill and legs, and distinctive white wing patches that are especially visible in flight. Originally introduced from southern Asia in the 186s to control insect pests, the Common Myna has become one of Australia’s most widespread and controversial urban birds.
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