How to Identify and Classify Mynas
  • 1. What is the most common color of a common myna's plumage?
A) Brown
B) Blue
C) Red
D) Green
  • 2. What distinctive marking is often found around the eyes of a Common Myna?
A) Blue feathers
B) Yellow bare skin
C) Black scales
D) Red spots
  • 3. What is the typical habitat of the Common Myna?
A) Urban areas and open woodlands
B) Dense forests
C) High mountains
D) Deserts
  • 4. What is the primary diet of a Common Myna?
A) Leaves
B) Seeds only
C) Fish
D) Insects and fruits
  • 5. What is the approximate size of a Common Myna?
A) 40-45 cm
B) 23-26 cm
C) 60-65 cm
D) 10-12 cm
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of the Myna's flight?
A) Strong and direct
B) Hovering
C) Soaring
D) Weak and fluttering
  • 7. How does a Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) differ visually from a Common Myna?
A) Bright red feathers
B) Striped black and white
C) All white plumage
D) Mostly gray
  • 8. Which of the following is a conservation concern for the Bali Myna?
A) Critically Endangered
B) Vulnerable
C) Least Concern
D) Near Threatened
  • 9. What is the primary threat to the Bali Myna population?
A) Illegal trapping for trade
B) Competition with other bird species
C) Habitat loss due to deforestation
D) Climate change
  • 10. What is the common vocalization of mynas often described as?
A) A melodious song
B) A soft cooing sound
C) A variety of chattering and mimicking sounds
D) A loud screech
  • 11. What color are the legs and feet of a Common Myna?
A) Yellow
B) Pink
C) Black
D) Blue
  • 12. Are Common Mynas native to North America?
A) Yes, they are native to the southwest.
B) Yes, they are native to the southeast.
C) Yes, they are native to the northeast.
D) No, they are an introduced species.
  • 13. What family do Mynas belong to?
A) Accipitridae
B) Fringillidae
C) Sturnidae
D) Psittacidae
  • 14. What type of nest do Common Mynas typically build?
A) Small cup nests on branches
B) Mud nests attached to cliffs
C) Ground nests
D) Bulky nests in tree cavities or buildings
  • 15. What is a characteristic behavior of Common Mynas in urban environments?
A) Nocturnal foraging habits
B) Bold and opportunistic foraging
C) Migratory behavior
D) Shy and reclusive behavior
  • 16. How do you distinguish a juvenile Common Myna from an adult?
A) Duller plumage and less prominent eye patch
B) Longer tail feathers
C) Brighter plumage and larger eye patch
D) Different colored legs
  • 17. What is the clutch size of a Common Myna?
A) 4-6 eggs
B) 1-2 eggs
C) 8-10 eggs
D) 12-14 eggs
  • 18. What is the incubation period of Common Myna eggs?
A) 17-18 days
B) 35-36 days
C) 7-8 days
D) 25-26 days
  • 19. What is the fledging period of Common Mynas?
A) Approximately 3 weeks
B) Approximately 1 week
C) Approximately 5 weeks
D) Approximately 8 weeks
  • 20. How many recognized species of Myna are there worldwide (approximately)?
A) Around 5
B) Around 200
C) Around 30
D) Around 100
  • 21. What is a key difference between the Common Myna and the Indian Myna?
A) Tail feather length
B) Different eye patch color
C) Size difference
D) They are the same species.
  • 22. What is the general social behavior of Common Mynas?
A) Migratory in large groups
B) Strictly nocturnal
C) Gregarious, often seen in pairs or flocks
D) Solitary and territorial
  • 23. What is the ecological impact of Common Mynas in some introduced regions?
A) Enhancement of native species populations
B) Competition with native species
C) Pollination of native plants
D) Erosion control
  • 24. What distinctive feature does the Golden Crested Myna (Ampeliceps coronatus) possess?
A) A bright red crest
B) A bright blue crest
C) A bright yellow crest
D) No crest at all
  • 25. What is the primary geographical range of the Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus)?
A) Java, Indonesia
B) South America
C) Madagascar
D) Australia
  • 26. What feeding behavior makes mynas adaptable to human environments?
A) Strictly insectivorous
B) Only feeds on carrion
C) Omnivorous and opportunistic
D) Strictly herbivorous
  • 27. What wing pattern helps identify the Common Myna in flight?
A) Black and white stripes
B) Blue coloration
C) White patch on the wings
D) Red tips on the feathers
  • 28. What is a typical nest site for a Common Myna in an urban setting?
A) Inside birdhouses
B) Holes in buildings
C) High up in conifer trees
D) On the ground in open fields
  • 29. What role do mynas play in seed dispersal, if any?
A) They are important pollinators
B) They do not disperse seeds at all.
C) They can disperse seeds through their diet.
D) They only eat insects.
  • 30. What is the correct plural form of 'myna'?
A) Mynasis
B) Mynae
C) Mynaes
D) Mynas
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