Common Myna
Type
Species SummarySummary
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 KAUST
Breeding resident
Invasive species
Abundance in KAUST
Places seen in KAUST
Island 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 |