Listen to the Indian pied myna
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About the Indian pied myna
The Indian pied myna is a bird in the family Sturnidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults weigh around 83 g.
What does the Indian pied myna sound like?
Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once. Songs tend to be long and patterned and are used to hold territory and attract a mate; calls are short signals for contact, alarm and flight.
The recordings here are labelled as alarm call and call. Listen for differences in rhythm, pitch and repetition – the spectrum display makes it easy to see whether a sound is a pure whistle (a thin line), a harsh call (a broad band) or a trill (rapid repeated marks).
From Wikipedia
The Indian pied myna (Gracupica contra) is a species of starling found in the Indian subcontinent. It is usually found in small groups mainly on the plains and low foothills. It is often seen within cities and villages although it is not as bold as the common myna. It produces a range of calls made up of liquid notes.
More from the family Sturnidae
Common starling
Sturnus vulgaris
Common myna
Acridotheres tristis
Violet-backed starling
Cinnyricinclus leucogaster
Spotless starling
Sturnus unicolor
Brahminy starling
Sturnia pagodarum
Superb starling
Lamprotornis superbus
White-shouldered starling
Sturnia sinensis
Cape starling
Lamprotornis nitens
Red-winged starling
Onychognathus morio
Frequently asked questions
What does an Indian pied myna sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Indian pied myna on this page, including its alarm call and call. Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once.
Is the Indian pied myna endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Indian pied myna as “least concern”.
What family does the Indian pied myna belong to?
The Indian pied myna (Gracupica contra) belongs to the family Sturnidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Alarm call, call · Nalban, Kolkata, West Bengal by Sudipto Roy – CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q27075597 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Indian pied myna – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by J.M.Garg – CC BY-SA 3.0