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