No European Starlings in downtown Melbourne, but lots and lots of these guys... Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis). This one missing a few toes. 😬 #BirdingAustralia #BirdingMelbourne #BirdingVictoria #mynas

I’ve seen different groups of #mynas / #mynahs over the last few days ganging up on other #birds who are trying to tender their nests, look after their young or feed. They’re #bird bullies. 🐦

Two mynas on a spotlight.

Mynas want the spotlight.
#bluesky #myphoto #birds #mynas #photography #nature #spotlight #lights #cloudy

🌏 Common myna (Acridotheres tristis) The common myna, or Indian myna (sometimes spelled mynah), is a medium-sized, stocky bird, typically dark brown with a glossy black head, yellow bill, eye-patch, and legs. It has prominent white wing patches visible in flight. Native to Asia, its distribution has expanded globally due to introductions, making it a highly invasive species in many regions including Australia, South Africa, and parts of Europe and North America. They are ground-foraging omnivores, often seen in pairs or small flocks in urban and agricultural areas. Their behaviour is characterized by their bold, noisy, and aggressive nature, frequently displacing native birds and competing for resources. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Two subspecies are recognised. 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-ornithology-common-myna-7018303/ GMOY

🌏 Common myna (Acridotheres tristis) #AsianBirds | #CommonMyna #IndianMyna #AcridotheresTristis | #TypicalMynas #Mynas #Mynahs #StarlingFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Brahminy starling (Sturnia pagodarum) The Brahminy starling, also known as Brahminy myna, is a small bird with a pale buff plumage, a black cap, and a loose crest. The adult male (pictured) has a more prominent crest and longer neck hackles than the female. Juveniles are duller and the cap is browner. Brahminy starlings are highly social and vocal birds, often seen in large flocks. These birds are typically found in dry forest with marshy areas, but are also found in urban areas. No subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Indian subcontinent. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Passeriformes (Passerines/Perching birds) Family: Sturnidae (Starlings/Mynas) Genus: Sturnia Species: S. pagodarum (Brahminy starling) CC: BQCT 📷: Photo by YK333 via Pixabay

New addition! 🌏 Brahminy starling (Sturnia pagodarum) #AsianBirds | #BrahminyStarling #BrahminyMyna | #Starlings #Mynas #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by YK333 🦜 #BirdsOfTheWorld #BOTW #birds