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Common Myna in Wilpaththu, Sri Lanka A Common Myna at ground level. Widely distributed and very territorial. I have a photo of one ninja-kicking a parakeet in the face in mid-air, but you'll have to wait for me to get to that point in the Sri Lanka set. Acridotheres tristis,Asia,Common myna,Sri Lanka,Wilpaththu Click/tap to enlarge

Common Myna in Wilpaththu, Sri Lanka

A Common Myna at ground level. Widely distributed and very territorial. I have a photo of one ninja-kicking a parakeet in the face in mid-air, but you'll have to wait for me to get to that point in the Sri Lanka set.

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The Common myna

The common myna, sometimes spelled mynah, also sometimes known as "Indian myna", is a member of the family Sturnidae native to Asia. An omnivorous open woodland bird with a strong territorial instinct, the myna has adapted extremely well to urban environments.

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Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 17, 2014. Captured Nov 6, 2014 07:44.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO320
  • 400mm