Ceylon Myna

This passerine is typically found in forest and cultivation. The Sri Lanka Myna builds a nest in a hole. The normal clutch is two eggs.

The Ceylon Myna is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

Sri Lanka Hill Myna, Ceylon Myna, Ceylon Hill Myna, Ceylon Hill-myna Bird Family : Sturnini - Starlings & mynas Bird Group : PASSERIFORMES Red Data Status : Near Threatened More

The Sri Lanka Myna aka Ceylon Myna, Gracula ptilogenys, is a myna, a member of the starling family. This bird is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka. This passerine is typically found in forest and cultivation. The Sri Lanka Myna builds a nest in a hole. The normal clutch is two eggs. These 25cm long birds have green-glossed black plumage, purple-tinged on the head and neck. There are large white wing patches, which are obvious in flight. More

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