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How to Identify and Classify Mynas - Quiz
Contributed by: Wallis
  • 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) Blue feathers
B) Yellow bare skin
C) Black scales
D) Red spots
  • 3. What is the typical habitat of the Common Myna?
A) Dense forests
B) Deserts
C) High mountains
D) Urban areas and open woodlands
  • 4. What is the primary diet of a Common Myna?
A) Leaves
B) Insects and fruits
C) Fish
D) Seeds only
  • 5. What is the approximate size of a Common Myna?
A) 60-65 cm
B) 40-45 cm
C) 23-26 cm
D) 10-12 cm
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of the Myna's flight?
A) Soaring
B) Weak and fluttering
C) Strong and direct
D) Hovering
  • 7. How does a Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) differ visually from a Common Myna?
A) Mostly gray
B) Bright red feathers
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) Critically Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Near Threatened
  • 9. What is the primary threat to the Bali Myna population?
A) Competition with other bird species
B) Illegal trapping for trade
C) Climate change
D) Habitat loss due to deforestation
  • 10. What is the common vocalization of mynas often described as?
A) A soft cooing sound
B) A variety of chattering and mimicking sounds
C) A loud screech
D) A melodious song
  • 11. What color are the legs and feet of a Common Myna?
A) Pink
B) Black
C) Yellow
D) Blue
  • 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) Yes, they are native to the southwest.
D) No, they are an introduced species.
  • 13. What family do Mynas belong to?
A) Fringillidae
B) Psittacidae
C) Sturnidae
D) Accipitridae
  • 14. What type of nest do Common Mynas typically build?
A) Mud nests attached to cliffs
B) Small cup nests on branches
C) Ground nests
D) Bulky nests in tree cavities or buildings
  • 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) Brighter plumage and larger eye patch
B) Longer tail feathers
C) Different colored legs
D) Duller plumage and less prominent eye patch
  • 17. What is the clutch size of a Common Myna?
A) 12-14 eggs
B) 4-6 eggs
C) 1-2 eggs
D) 8-10 eggs
  • 18. What is the incubation period of Common Myna eggs?
A) 7-8 days
B) 35-36 days
C) 17-18 days
D) 25-26 days
  • 19. What is the fledging period of Common Mynas?
A) Approximately 1 week
B) Approximately 8 weeks
C) Approximately 5 weeks
D) Approximately 3 weeks
  • 20. How many recognized species of Myna are there worldwide (approximately)?
A) Around 30
B) Around 5
C) Around 200
D) Around 100
  • 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) Tail feather length
D) Size difference
  • 22. What is the general social behavior of Common Mynas?
A) Gregarious, often seen in pairs or flocks
B) Migratory in large groups
C) Solitary and territorial
D) Strictly nocturnal
  • 23. What is the ecological impact of Common Mynas in some introduced regions?
A) Enhancement of native species populations
B) Erosion control
C) Competition with native species
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 red crest
D) A bright yellow 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) 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) White patch on the wings
C) Blue coloration
D) Red tips on the feathers
  • 28. What is a typical nest site for a Common Myna in an urban setting?
A) On the ground in open fields
B) Inside birdhouses
C) High up in conifer trees
D) Holes in buildings
  • 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) Mynas
B) Mynae
C) Mynasis
D) Mynaes
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