Common Hill Myna

Family

Sturnidae

Scientific Name

Gracula religiosa

Basic Animal Group

Birds

Diet

Omnivores

Length

~ 27 - 30cm

Weight

~ 160 - 230g

Wingspan

~ 45cm

Incubation Period

~17 - 18 days

Clutch

~ 2-3 clutches/year
(~ 2-3 eggs/clutch)

Origin

Asia

Lifespan

~ 20-25 years

Characteristics

small-Common hill myna

Fun Facts

  1. The males together with the females care for the young ones until they are ready to leave their nest.
  2. Capable in mimicking human speech like parrots.
  3. These birds are monogamous meaning that they normally stay with the same partner throughout their lifetime.
  4. It is very difficult to visibly identify a male from a female as they are very similar in appearance however the males tend to be a bit bigger. The ideal way is to carry out a DNA test from feathers or eggshells.
  5. Its scientific name Gracula religiosa may refer to the practice of teaching these birds to repeat prayers.