Hill Myna

Hill Mynas are endemic to tropical southern Asia from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka east to Indonesia, and the Common Hill Myna, a popular cage bird, has been introduced to the USA. They have noticeable huge white wing patches when flying. Bright yellow or orange is used for the bill, powerful legs, and wattles, which are loose folds of skin that vary in position and shape depending on the species. They have a beak that is bright orange in color with a yellow tip. Both sexes have similar appearances.

They are better known for their ability to accurately mimic the tone of the human voice. Additionally, hill mynas make a variety of whistles, wails, and screeches. The two main species of hill mynas are the big Indian hill and common hill myna. Other mynas lack the speech ability that these two species do. They are nearly able to emulate the tone and quality of the human voice. Some additional hill myna species, such as Southern hill mynas, are also capable of speech. However, they never become as distinct as a huge Indian hill or a typical hill myna.