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Southern Hill Myna
Gracula indica (Cuvier, 1829)
192 gWeight
The southern hill myna (Gracula indica) is a member of the starling family.
Busiest months: February · Most records: India, Sri Lanka
Where and when it's recorded
Southern Hill Myna has been recorded at 58 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Thattekkad Bird SanctuaryIndia1,424 records
- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, PookodeIndia1,142 records
- Thattekad Bird Sanctuary – UrulanthanniIndia928 records
More places
- Kerala Agricultural UniversityIndia578 records
- Kerala Agricultural University – Botanical GardenIndia414 records
- Nagarahole National Park – KabiniIndia288 records
- Kandy – Udawatta Kele SanctuarySri Lanka202 records
- KitulgalaSri Lanka191 records
- Kitulgala – Kelani Valley/Makandawa Forest ReserveSri Lanka121 records
- Kerala Agricultural University – Krishi Vignyan KendraIndia116 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The southern hill myna (Gracula indica) is a member of the starling family. It is a resident of the forested regions of south India and Sri Lanka. This species moves around in flocks in the forest, and members of a flock keep in contact with a wide range of vocalizations.
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Questions
How big is the Southern Hill Myna?
The Southern Hill Myna weighs around 192 g.
Where does the Southern Hill Myna live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: southwestern India and Sri Lanka. It is most often recorded in India and Sri Lanka.
When is the best time to see the Southern Hill Myna?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Southern Hill Myna endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Southern Hill Myna as Least Concern.
What does the Southern Hill Myna eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Southern Hill Myna in?
It belongs to the family Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 192 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 139 mm
- Tail
- 65 mm
- Bill
- 30 mm
- Tarsus
- 32 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: southwestern India and Sri Lanka
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Starlings, Rhabdornises Sturnidae
- Genus
- Gracula
Other birds in the genus Gracula
Sri Lanka Hill MynaGracula ptilogenys
Common Hill MynaGracula religiosa
Nias Hill MynaGracula robusta
Tenggara Hill MynaGracula venerata
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Yellow-eyed StarlingAplonis mystacea
Singing StarlingAplonis cantoroides
Tanimbar StarlingAplonis crassa
Atoll StarlingAplonis feadensis
Rennell StarlingAplonis insularis
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