“I was watching this adult Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis tristis) forage on the ground by turning over dead leave to look for worms and insects underneath (above). “I was also interested in the circular array of silvery white spots in … Continued
Subramanian Chockalingam’s video clip shows a Common Vine Snake (Chrysopelea ornate), known as Golden Tree Snake in India, trying hard to swallow a larger Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis). The snake had apparently injected venom into the bird killing it. It … Continued
“I cannot comment about the African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus), but since this website drew my attention to the matter, I have been observing local mynas for the last 10 years. And yes, I can state categorically that the Javan … Continued
“I was prompted by YC Wee’s August 16th BESG observations LINK to dig out some photos I took a few months ago of the Scaly-breasted Munias (Lonchura punctulata) that regularly bathe in my swimming pool in Koh Samui. “The light … Continued
“As bird watchers we occasionally come cross birds with deformed bills, also known as Avian Keratin Disorder (AKD). “I saw a single Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis tristis) with deformity of the upper mandible (see Common Myna 1 & 2). There … Continued
“A juvenile Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) was documented snoozing on our parapet,” wrote Lakshmi Ravishankar. Birds typically close their eyes when they sleep, but only one eye at a time (Gill, 2007). This allows them to be vigilant. According to … Continued
Lakshmi Ravishankar shares her 2016 video clip showing a Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) challenging a Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis). The Common Myna was feeding on a hanging pan feeder (above) while the Red-whiskered Bulbul was looking on from above. In … Continued
“At times you need to go to foreign land to better appreciate a bird in our own home. I have always valued common birds but not looked hard into the iris of the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis tristis) until I … Continued
Part 1 can be viewed at this LINK. “I met up with the juvenile Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus malayanus) again in the evening (below). “Still in attendance with the group of four mynas. “I watched, trying to get feeding images, … Continued
“The Brood-parasitic hosts for Asian Koels (Eudynamys scolopaceus malayanus) (below, juvenile) have always puzzled me for my region. “Wells 1999 states ‘House Crow and Large-billed Crows are the only proven fosterers”. HBW 2017 on brood-parasitic hosts states “around Bangkok, in … Continued
