Common Myna* Acridotheres tristis
 
The Hawaiian name
for the mynah bird translates as "full of 'ekelo" or sound.
 
 
 
 

The Common Myna is among 100 of the world's worst intruders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Description The very common myna is brown with a black head and has a yellow beak and legs. They are strong stout birds that have a waddling gait. If you see the common myna flying overhead you can see that underneath it has white patches.

Lifecycle Common myna mate for life. Their breeding season is usually from October through March and there is some competition for nesting sites. These birds are a nuisance to humans because favorite nesting spots are on buildings . Their nests are very messy and are usually made out of twigs, leaves, grass, feathers, and rubbish. Sometimes flights breakout out and can last for a half and hour until one couple admits defeat or worse death. They lay 3-5 clear blue green eggs that have brown spots. The eggs are incubated by both parents for 11-14 days and the young leave the nest once they are fully fledged which is about 3 weeks.

Habitat The common myna is a very adaptable bird. It has been found in the woods, open fields, on farms to urban backyards. They are closely associated with humans habitation, mostly because they eat so much food humans have in there habitation.

Diet Great scavengers they eat almost anything that is flying or on the ground such as insects, fruits, vegetables, scraps, pet food, small birds, and even fledging sparrows.

Communication/Behavior The common myna makes a very unpleasant sound when it wants to defend itself. The sounds consist of a collection of growls and harsh notes. The common myna are are usually seen in pairs or small flocks.