hill myna
(Gracula religiosa)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Gracula religiosa is native to south and Southeast Asia. Hill myna was introduced to the United States likely as escaped or intentional releases of pets.
Life Cycle
Adult G. religiosa is glossy black in plumage with white wing patches and yellow wattles below and behind the eye. Hill myna average 10.6-11.8 in. (27-30 cm) in length. During reproduction, both sexes participate in nest construction by filling a tree cavity with twigs, leaves, and feathers. Females lay 1-3 eggs in a clutch. Both males and females will incubate the eggs for 14-17 days with young fledging the nest approximately 25-28 days after hatching.
Distribution
G. religiosa is established in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of G. religiosa on native species is unknown.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gracula_religiosa/
Gracula religiosa is native to south and Southeast Asia. Hill myna was introduced to the United States likely as escaped or intentional releases of pets.
Life Cycle
Adult G. religiosa is glossy black in plumage with white wing patches and yellow wattles below and behind the eye. Hill myna average 10.6-11.8 in. (27-30 cm) in length. During reproduction, both sexes participate in nest construction by filling a tree cavity with twigs, leaves, and feathers. Females lay 1-3 eggs in a clutch. Both males and females will incubate the eggs for 14-17 days with young fledging the nest approximately 25-28 days after hatching.
Distribution
G. religiosa is established in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of G. religiosa on native species is unknown.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gracula_religiosa/
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Passeriformes |
| Family: Sturnidae |
| Genus: Gracula |
| Gracula religiosa |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.