Pied Myna,(Sturnus contra or Gracupica contra),perched beside its nest, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, India

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Pied Myna, perched beside its nest, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, India. The pied myna or Asian pied starling (Gracupica contra) is a species of starling found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They are usually found in small groups mainly on the plains and low foothills. They are often seen within cities and villages although they are not as bold as the common myna. They produce a range of calls made up of liquid notes. Several slight plumage variations exist in the populations and about five subspecies are named.) is a species of starling found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

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Location: Keoladeo Ghana National Park, India
Photo credit: © Dominic Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
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