Indian Pied Myna

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Indian Pied Myna (<em>Gracupica contra</em>) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (<em>Sturnidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Indian Pied Myna (Gracupica contra) is a species of Starlings, Rhabdornises (Sturnidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gracupica; binomial: Gracupica contra; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name from Pied Myna to Indian Pied Myna with splits of G. floweri and G. jalla. Consider further changing English name of G. contra, G. floweri and G. jalla from "Pied Myna" to consensus name "Pied Starling".

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