Common Myna
Acridotheres tristis
A: Indiese Spreeu
Ss: lehodi-tlabotjha
Z: usothathizwe

BIRD FAMILY
Starlings

SIZE
25cm (M)

HABITAT
Struts about, in pairs or small flocks, gathering in large, noisy flocks to roost. Commensal with humans, their success directly related. Scavenges in urban habitats and associates with cattle and wild ungulates.

SPECIES DESCRIPTION
Very common or abundant resident. In flight, large white wing-patches conspicuous. Bright yellow legs and yellow facial skin and bill. Nape plumes long with greenish iridescence. *Immature* has duller facial skin. Has a variety of chattering calls, clucking sounds, squeaks and melodious phrases; imitates human speech and other sounds in captivity.