Indian Pied Myna
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".
