What is another word for mynas?

Pronunciation: [mˈiːnəz] (IPA)

Mynas are small to medium-sized passerine birds native to Asia, Africa and Australia. They are known for their ability to mimic various sounds and calls, and are often kept as pets. Synonyms for the word mynas include Hill Myna, Common Myna, Javan Myna, Indian Myna, Bali Myna, and Crested Myna. These different types of mynas have varying physical characteristics and calls, but are all often referred to as simply "mynas". While mynas have gained popularity as pets, they can also be considered pests due to their aggressive behavior and tendency to compete with native bird species for resources.

Usage examples for Mynas

It was composed entirely of coarse dry grass, mixed with dried leaves, twigs, and bits of bark, but contained no feathers, rags, or such substances as are usually found in the nests of the other mynas.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume
I particularly noticed when at Bareilly how very little trouble these mynas sometimes took in hatching their eggs, and I may quote what I then recorded about the matter:- In a nest in the wall of our verandah we found four young ones.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume
Each nest was complete in itself and well lined, and as mynas are not sparing of their materials, the accumulated heap was nearly two feet deep.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume

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