About the Southern Hill Myna
The southern hill myna is a member of the starling family. It is a resident of the forested regions of south India and Sri Lanka. This species moves around in flocks in the forest, and members of a flock keep in contact with a wide range of vocalizations.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Starlings (Sturnidae) |
| Species | Gracula indica |
| Species Codes | sohmyn1, SHMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Hill Myna belong to?
The Southern Hill Myna (Gracula indica) belongs to the Starlings family (Sturnidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Hill Myna?
The southern hill myna is a member of the starling family. It is a resident of the forested regions of south India and Sri Lanka. This species moves around in flocks in the forest, and members of a flock keep in contact with a wide range of vocalizations....
Where can I report a Southern Hill Myna sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Hill Myna on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sohmyn1, or on iNaturalist.
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