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Common MynaSize: 23 cm (average) Weight: 100-120 g (male), 120-138 g (female) |
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Taxonomy, classification |
See Common Myna
at Wikipedia 
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Sightings |
Common Mynas (also spelt Mynahs) are one of the most common species of birds in Oman, although probably introduced. They are found as pests also on other continents (e.g. in Australia). Seen by us in Oman on the campus of Sultan Qaboos University, near Muscat, since August 2009.
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Photos |
Near-frontal view of a Common Myna
Here a lateral view of a Common Myna that has found a morsel on the ground
And here another Common Myna carrying away its prize
This photo clearly shows the Common Myna 's glossy crown
Here the effect becomes even clearer; note how the bare skin patch
behind the eye of this Common Myna is yellowish on a photo taken
during the non-breeding season
First a good shake after preening...
... looking presentable again; note how here, during the breeding
season, the bare skin patch of the Common Myna is much more orange
than the yellowish tint observed in winter
Common Myna having a drink, with another watching
Lateral view of a couple of Common Mynas near their nest
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Nest |
Common Myna on its nest in an "avant garde" shelter; the owners
of the horn antenna will probably be wondering why they have lost
3 dB gain...
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Behaviour |
Common Mynas clearly don't like these customers in their territory;
they spent quite some effort hustling this rat, until the photographer
interfered to get a shot
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Food |
Common Mynas are one of the bird species that find their mainstay in the dung of cattle or horses. They feed on almost anything, including food scraps.
