Summary
Abundant. An invasive species that is now resident. Nests in palm and in air vents on sides of houses which they have learned to open and close. Destructive raiding other birds’ nests killing fledglings and eating eggs. Originally from India.
Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)Status in KAUSTBreeding resident Abundance in KAUSTPlaces seen in KAUSTIsland mangrovesSouth Beach Golf Course King Abdullah Monument Island parks and gardens Search pictures of Common Myna in KAUST | Example Image![]() Image from Brian James |
Seasonality in KAUST (number of years since KAUST's founding when this species was observed in a given month):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 |