Great Myna
- Distribution: South and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand).
- Habitat: Open woodlands, agricultural areas, urban environments.
- Diet: Insects, fruits, seeds, small vertebrates.
- Size: Approximately 25-28 cm in length.
The white-vented myna, or great myna (Acridotheres grandis), is a species of starling belonging to the Sturnidae family. It can be found from Bangladesh to Southeast Asia, passing through Nepal and Northeast India.
a black myna with a voluminous mane. It is not much larger than other dark crested mynas, but its striking yellow bill, noticeable spiky crest, and white vent help to set it apart from other mynas of a similar color. forages in large groups in open spaces like meadows, fields, and city parks and gardens; it frequently coexists with other myna and starling species in these settings.
They consume a wide range of fruits, insects, larvae, amphibians, lizards, tiny snakes, eggs, young rodents, and birds, and they occasionally scavenge for trash.