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The pied myna or Asian pied starling (Gracupica contra) is a species of starling found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They are usually found in small groups mainly on the plains and low foothills. They are often seen within cities and villages although they are not as bold as the common myna. They produce a range of calls made up of liquid notes. Several slight plumage variations exist in the populations and about five subspecies are named.
Scientific Name : Gracupica Contra
Family : Sturnidae
Order : Passeriformes
Class : Aves
Type : Starlings
Conservation Status : Least concern (LC)
Size : 20 - 25 cm
Compare Size : Bulbul +
Wingspan : NA
Weight : 75 - 100 g
Migratory : Resident
Sex Alike : Yes
Nesting Season : March - September
Other Names :
English : Asian Pied Starling, Indian Pied Starling
Hindi : अबलकी मैना, अबल्क मैना
Marathi : कवडी मैना, रंगीत मैना
Habitat:
Lowland open areas, Scattered trees near water, Near human habitation
Breeding:
Eggs - 4 or 5, Glossy blue, Both Sexes share domestic duties
Feeding:
Grains, Fruit, Insects, Earthworms
| Male & Female | |
|---|---|
| Bill | yellowish with reddish-orange base |
| Eyes | reddish-orange bare skin around the eye |
| Upperparts | black |
| Throat | black |
| Crown | black |
| Forehead | black |
| Auriculars or Ear Patches or ear coverts | white |
| Lores | whitish |
| Rump | white |
| Wing | black; white patches in wing-coverts area |
| Note : Several slight plumage variations exist in the populations |
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| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 02 Dec 2018 | Bird Watching Area, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
