The myna (scientific name: Gracula religiosa) is large and generally black with violet-blue and copper-green metallic luster. It is characterized by orange-yellow wattles and scallops on the head and sides, and the males and females are similar. Good call, loud and clear, can imitate and emit a variety of melodic tones. Mostly in pairs, sometimes in groups. Mainly inhabits secondary forests, evergreen broad-leaved forests, deciduous, broad-leaved forests, bamboo forests and mixed forests in low hills and foothills. Often with starlings, starlings and other flocks foraging on fruit trees. It is especially common in forest margins and small open areas between forests. It is addicted to wild fruits and insects. The breeding season is from February to May, 1 to 2 times a year. Each nest lays 3 to 4 eggs, and the brooding eggs are mainly female birds, and the male birds have obvious nest protection phenomenon. Distributed in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Indochina and China.

Myna

Chinese name: Myna

Latin name: Gracula religiosa

Aliases: Qin Jiluo, Jiugong bird

Door: Chordate

Class: Avian

Order: Passerine

Family: Starling

Genus: Myna

Species: Myna

Subspecies: 7 subspecies

Named and dated: Linnaeus, 1758

English name: Common Hill Myna

English name: Hill Myna