Common Myna species in Sri Lanka


                    Donaim – Eukarrya
                    Kingdom – Animalia
                    Phylum – Chordata
                    Class – Aves
                    Order – Passeriformes
                    Family – Sturnidea
                    Genus – Acridotheres
                    Species – tristis
                    Scientific Name :- Acridotheres tristis


                    Name(sinhala) – myna, Name (tamil) – myna , Name (English) – common myna

These are the most common Myna species in Sri Lanka. These are always paired. As well as animals that can get very close to humans, it can be raised as a pet. Here is a video of these mynas naturally getting browsed in the backyard.  Such myna species are widespread in countries such as Sri Lanka We warmly invite you to come to Sri Lanka to see such myna species.