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Image by Federico Respini

Indian Myna

Indian Myna birds are an all-too-common feral bird species. Image by Rudraksha Banjhal

  • Common Name: Indian Myna / Common Myna

  • Family Name: Sturnidae

  • Scientific Name: Acridotheres Tristas 

  • Status: Introduced, Not Protected

  • Average Size: 24cm

  • Average Lifespan: 4 Years

  • Clutch Size: 4 to 6

  • Incubation: 13 to 14 days

  • Fledgling: 20 to 32 days

  • Background: Introduced into Melbourne from Europe 1863, Northern Queensland 1883 to control locusts and cane beetles.

  • Roost: Tree hollows, palms, under roofs, in sheds, walls and ceilings of buildings

  • Breeding: Monogamous pairs. Can produce 1 to 3 broods per year.

  • Impacts: Displace native birds from natural habitat, damage fruit and other crops, known to spread weeds, carry mites and very noisy.

  • While pigeons and starlings can be a nuisance, mynah birds are generally considered more detrimental to the ecosystem and human health.

  • Although starlings and mynas are in the same family, mynas are larger, measuring about 240 mm long and weigh 125 grams.

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