Common Myna - Acidotheres tristis

The Common Myna is a member of the starling family and is native to Asia. It has been introduced to many countries, including Hawaii and Australia. It is considered a serious pest bird because of its population growth and its displacement of native birds.

Common Mynas are omnivorous. They are quite adapted to urban environment and will eat garbage.

Adult

11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida 11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida	09/07/2011 - Hapuna Beach State Rec. Area, Big Island, HI 09/07/2011 - Hapuna Beach State Rec. Area, Big Island, HI	The birds and the cat ignored each other 09/12/2011 - Aimakapa Pond, Kona, HI The birds and the cat ignored each other 09/12/2011 - Aimakapa Pond, Kona, HI
12/06/2015 - Kaka'ako Waterfront, Oahu, HI 12/06/2015 - Kaka'ako Waterfront, Oahu, HI	The house sparrow was chasing the Myna for the food 12/06/2015 - Kaka'ako Waterfront, Oahu, HI The house sparrow was chasing the Myna for the food 12/06/2015 - Kaka'ako Waterfront, Oahu, HI	The Myna has a small ball of yarn in his bill 12/06/2015 - Kaka'ako Waterfront, Oahu, HI The Myna has a small ball of yarn in his bill 12/06/2015 - Kaka'ako Waterfront, Oahu, HI
11/29/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, HI 11/29/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, HI	11/30/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, HI 11/30/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, HI	11/30/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, HI 11/30/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, HI
Perching on a Palm Tree 12/04/2010 - Golf course near kauai Mariott Resort, HI Perching on a Palm Tree 12/04/2010 - Golf course near kauai Mariott Resort, HI	01/20/2008 - Kapi'olani Park, Honolulu, Hi 01/20/2008 - Kapi'olani Park, Honolulu, Hi	01/20/2008 - Kapi'olani Park, Honolulu, Hi 01/20/2008 - Kapi'olani Park, Honolulu, Hi
01/23/2008 - Kapi'olani Park, Honolulu, Hi 01/23/2008 - Kapi'olani Park, Honolulu, Hi

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