About the Common Myna
The common myna or Indian myna, sometimes spelled mynah, is a bird in the family Sturnidae, native to Asia. An omnivorous open woodland bird with a strong territorial instinct, the common myna has adapted extremely well to urban environments.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Acridotheres tristis |
| Species Codes | commyn, COMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Myna belong to?
The Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Common Myna?
The common myna or Indian myna, sometimes spelled mynah, is a bird in the family Sturnidae, native to Asia. An omnivorous open woodland bird with a strong territorial instinct, the common myna has adapted extremely well to urban environments....
Where can I report a Common Myna sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Myna on eBird (ebird.org) using species code commyn, or on iNaturalist.
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