Bank Myna

bank-myna

Scientific Name: Acridotheres ginginianus
Common Name: Bank Myna, Ganga Myna
Other Name: Bardi Myna, Gang Salik, Barad Myna, Lali, Daryla Myna, Sharak

Identifying Features: orange beak, black body, orange eye patch, orange legs

Fun Facts:

  • Except the drier regions of Rajasthan, Bank Myna is found in all the greater parts of Northern India. They are majorly found in river valleys.
  • Bank Mynas are very tame & confident birds and usually prefer railway stations & river habitats.

 

This image was clicked by Nitoo Das.

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