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How to Identify and Classify Mynas
Contributed by: Wallis
  • 1. What is the most common color of a common myna's plumage?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Brown
D) Blue
  • 2. What distinctive marking is often found around the eyes of a Common Myna?
A) Black scales
B) Red spots
C) Yellow bare skin
D) Blue feathers
  • 3. What is the typical habitat of the Common Myna?
A) High mountains
B) Urban areas and open woodlands
C) Dense forests
D) Deserts
  • 4. What is the primary diet of a Common Myna?
A) Insects and fruits
B) Fish
C) Leaves
D) Seeds only
  • 5. What is the approximate size of a Common Myna?
A) 10-12 cm
B) 60-65 cm
C) 40-45 cm
D) 23-26 cm
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of the Myna's flight?
A) Strong and direct
B) Weak and fluttering
C) Soaring
D) Hovering
  • 7. How does a Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) differ visually from a Common Myna?
A) Striped black and white
B) Bright red feathers
C) All white plumage
D) Mostly gray
  • 8. Which of the following is a conservation concern for the Bali Myna?
A) Vulnerable
B) Least Concern
C) Near Threatened
D) Critically Endangered
  • 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 loud screech
B) A soft cooing sound
C) A melodious song
D) A variety of chattering and mimicking sounds
  • 11. What color are the legs and feet of a Common Myna?
A) Black
B) Pink
C) Blue
D) Yellow
  • 12. Are Common Mynas native to North America?
A) Yes, they are native to the northeast.
B) Yes, they are native to the southeast.
C) No, they are an introduced species.
D) Yes, they are native to the southwest.
  • 13. What family do Mynas belong to?
A) Fringillidae
B) Accipitridae
C) Psittacidae
D) Sturnidae
  • 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) Mud nests attached to cliffs
D) Ground nests
  • 15. What is a characteristic behavior of Common Mynas in urban environments?
A) Nocturnal foraging habits
B) Migratory behavior
C) Bold and opportunistic foraging
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) 8-10 eggs
B) 4-6 eggs
C) 1-2 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 8 weeks
B) Approximately 5 weeks
C) Approximately 1 week
D) Approximately 3 weeks
  • 20. How many recognized species of Myna are there worldwide (approximately)?
A) Around 100
B) Around 30
C) Around 5
D) Around 200
  • 21. What is a key difference between the Common Myna and the Indian Myna?
A) They are the same species.
B) Different eye patch color
C) Size difference
D) Tail feather length
  • 22. What is the general social behavior of Common Mynas?
A) Strictly nocturnal
B) Gregarious, often seen in pairs or flocks
C) Migratory in large groups
D) Solitary and territorial
  • 23. What is the ecological impact of Common Mynas in some introduced regions?
A) Pollination of native plants
B) Enhancement of native species populations
C) Competition with native species
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) Australia
B) Madagascar
C) Java, Indonesia
D) South America
  • 26. What feeding behavior makes mynas adaptable to human environments?
A) Omnivorous and opportunistic
B) Only feeds on carrion
C) Strictly insectivorous
D) Strictly herbivorous
  • 27. What wing pattern helps identify the Common Myna in flight?
A) White patch on the wings
B) Red tips on the feathers
C) Black and white stripes
D) Blue coloration
  • 28. What is a typical nest site for a Common Myna in an urban setting?
A) On the ground in open fields
B) Holes in buildings
C) High up in conifer trees
D) Inside birdhouses
  • 29. What role do mynas play in seed dispersal, if any?
A) They only eat insects.
B) They are important pollinators
C) They do not disperse seeds at all.
D) They can disperse seeds through their diet.
  • 30. What is the correct plural form of 'myna'?
A) Mynaes
B) Mynae
C) Mynas
D) Mynasis
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