StatusIntroduced
RarityCommon
Height24 cm
Weight125 g
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"Common mynas are excellent mimics and can imitate a wide range of sounds, including human speech."
Field Guide
Common Myna
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The common myna, introduced to New Zealand in the 1870s, is an adaptable bird. About the size of a starling, this brown-bodied bird with a glossy black head is a common sight in urban areas throughout the North Island, often seen strutting confidently on lawns and roadsides.
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