Common Name: Jungle Myna

Scientific Name: Acridotheres fuscus

Species Details

• Common Name: Jungle Myna
• Scientific Name: Acridotheres fuscus
• Family: Sturnidae (Starling family)
• Range: Widely found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
• Habitat: Open woodlands, farmlands, urban gardens, near human habitation
• Identification:
  • Sooty grey-black plumage
  • Orange-yellow beak and legs
  • Prominent tuft or crest of feathers on the forehead
  • Blueish tinge on wings visible in better light
    
• Feathered Punk Rocker: That stylish forehead crest isn’t just for show — it helps the Jungle Myna stand out from its cousin, the Common Myna.
• Mimicry Skills: Jungle Mynas are known to imitate human sounds and other birds, often confusing people with their calls.
• Insect Eater They love insects and help control pests in farms, making them farmers’ unsung allies.
• Social Bird: Always seen in pairs or flocks, they are highly gregarious and vocal — you’ll hear them before you see them!