BRAHMINY MYNA or Brahminy Starling (Sturnia
pagodarum) is a member of the starling family of birds. It is usually seen in pairs or small flocks in
open habitats on the plains of the Indian
Subcontinent.
It is a resident breeder in Nepal and India, a winter visitor to Sri Lanka and a summer visitor
in parts of the western Himalayas and northeastern Himalayas. They have musical
call notes that are long made up of a series of slurred notes that ends
abruptly. Although mainly seen on the plains there are a few records from above
3000m mainly from Ladakh.
This passerine is typically found in
dry forest, scrub jungle and cultivation and is often found close to human
habitations. The especially favour areas with waterlogged or marshy lands.
Like most starlings, the Brahminy Starling is
omnivorous, eating fruit and insects. They have been known to feed on the
fruits of Thevetia
peruviana which
are toxic to many vertebrates.
Usually lays 3-4 eggs .[INFO:WIKIPEDIA]
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