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Bank Myna

Acridotheres ginginianus · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
banmyn1, BAMY

About the Bank Myna

The bank myna is a myna found in the northern parts of South Asia. It is smaller but similar in colouration to the common myna, only differing in having brick-red naked skin behind the eyes instead of yellow. It is greyer on the underside and in this and in the presence of a slight tuft of feathers bears some resemblance to the jungle myna. They are found in flocks on the plains of northern and central India, often within towns and cities. Their range appears to be extending southwards into India. The name is derived from their habit of nesting almost exclusively in the earthen banks of rivers, where they excavate burrows and breed in large colonies.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyStarlings (Sturnidae)
SpeciesAcridotheres ginginianus
Species Codesbanmyn1, BAMY

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Bank Myna belong to?

The Bank Myna (Acridotheres ginginianus) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Bank Myna?

The bank myna is a myna found in the northern parts of South Asia. It is smaller but similar in colouration to the common myna, only differing in having brick-red naked skin behind the eyes instead of yellow. It is greyer on the underside and in this and in the presence of a slight tuft of feathers ...

Where can I report a Bank Myna sighting?

You can log sightings of Bank Myna on eBird (ebird.org) using species code banmyn1, or on iNaturalist.