Great Myna

Acridotheres grandis Moore, F, 1858

Great Myna, Acridotheres grandis, is a starling of the family Sturnidae found in the Oriental Region, from north-east India through south-east Asia. It is identified by its black plumage, with elongated forehead feathers that form a frontal crest which may curl back. The bill and feet are yellow. White extends from the vent to the tail tip, and there is also a white patch on the wing. It was described by Moore, F, 1858.

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Sturnidae — Starlings, Rhabdornises

Breeding range

Oriental Region: ne India through se Asia