monaco eye birds

Bank Myna

Acridotheres ginginianus - Bank Myna
Acridotheres ginginianus - Bank Myna in flight

Bird name: Bank Myna
Latin: Acridotheres ginginianus
Family: Sturnidae • Starlings

Photos: monacoeye • Ventimiglia • May 2009

Although Collins has the Common Myna as an established escape in Europe, this one seen in Ventimiglia at the weekend seems to be a Bank Myna, from the eye and bill colour … Originally from Northern India and Pakistan.

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