Bank Myna

The Bank Myna (Acridotheres ginginianus) is a myna found in the northern parts of South Asia. They are frequently seen in towns and cities and in flocks in the plains of northern and central India. They seem to be moving into India from the south. Their nearly unique preference for breeding in the earthen sides of rivers, where they dig burrows and raise enormous colonies of offspring, gave rise to their common name.

Talking about their appearance, they have a blackhead crown along with sides and the upper plumage is salty grey. The bill of bank myna is short and comes in shiny orangish-yellow color. The sexes are indistinguishable in the field. Young birds have browner heads and necks. The species is evolutionarily closest to the common myna. The gregarious bank myna breeds colonially forage in flocks and roosts in groups on trees. They call loudly and frequently, using a variety of sounds like clucks, croaks, screeches, whistles, and warbling elements.