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