Common myna
The common myna (Acridotheres tristis) is an adaptable Asian starling with a brown body, black head, and yellow eye patch, bill, and legs.
Acridotheres: A genus of Asian starlings that includes the common myna and several closely related species. The common myna is the best-known member of this starling genus.
Invasive species: A non-native organism whose establishment and spread cause ecological, economic, or other harm. The common myna is classified as invasive in several regions beyond its native range.
Indian subcontinent: A geographic region of South Asia comprising India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and neighboring areas. This region lies within much of the common myna's native range.
Jungle myna: An Asian starling, Acridotheres fuscus, with a pale iris and a tuft of feathers at the base of its bill. It resembles the common myna but differs in eye color and bill-base feathers.
Starling: A passerine bird in the family Sturnidae, often social and capable of varied vocalizations. The common myna belongs to this family of often gregarious songbirds.
Invasion biology: The study of how non-native species establish, spread, and affect ecosystems. Myna introductions provide cases for examining establishment, spread, and ecological impact.
Australia: A country and continent in the Southern Hemisphere, with ecosystems ranging from tropical forests to deserts. Introduced mynas have spread widely in eastern Australia and are treated as pests.
Bank myna: An Asian starling, Acridotheres ginginianus, with reddish bare skin around the eyes. Its red eye skin distinguishes it from the common myna's yellow patch.
Passerine: A bird in the order Passeriformes, whose members have feet adapted for perching. Its perching feet place the myna within the largest bird order.
Urban ecology: The study of ecological interactions and processes in urban environments. The species thrives in towns and cities, where food and nesting sites are abundant.