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Bank Myna
Acridotheres ginginianus
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Least Concern
Envergure
24,0 cm
Poids
69,0 g
Famille
Sturnidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
The Bank Myna is a medium-sized starling of the family Sturnidae found in open habitats across the Indian subcontinent. Weighing about 69g with a wingspan of 24cm, it excavates nest burrows in earthen banks, cliffs, and roadsides. It feeds on insects, fruit, and human food scraps in agricultural and urban areas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 24,0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Poids | 69,0 g | 2.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
3-8
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Acridotheres |
| Espèces | Acridotheres ginginianus |
Distribution
Bank Myna has been recorded in 12 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Bank Myna endangered?
The Bank Myna has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bank Myna?
The Bank Myna has a wingspan of 24.0 cm, weight of 69.0 g.
What order and family does the Bank Myna belong to?
The Bank Myna (Acridotheres ginginianus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Sturnidae family
Singing Starling
Aplonis cantoroides
Least Concern
Purple-chinned Starling
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Near Threatened
Tanimbar Starling
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Near Threatened
Rennell Starling
Aplonis insularis
Least Concern
Long-tailed Starling
Aplonis magna
Least Concern
Micronesian Starling
Aplonis opaca
Least Concern
Polynesian Starling
Aplonis tabuensis
Least Concern
Golden-crested Myna
Ampeliceps coronatus
Least Concern