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Bank Myna
Acridotheres ginginianus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
24,0 cm
Peso
69,0 g
Família
Sturnidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 24,0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Peso | 69,0 g | 2.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
3-8
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Sturnidae (Starlings & Mynas) |
| Genus | Acridotheres |
| Espécies | Acridotheres ginginianus |
Distribution
Bank Myna has been recorded in 12 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
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
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Least Concern
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Rennell Starling
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Least Concern
Long-tailed Starling
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Least Concern
Micronesian Starling
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Least Concern
Polynesian Starling
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Least Concern
Golden-crested Myna
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Least Concern