Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Southern Hill Myna
Gracula indica
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The southern hill myna (Gracula indica) is a member of the starling family. It is a resident of the forested regions of south India and Sri Lanka. This species moves around in flocks in the forest, and members of a flock keep in contact with a wide range of vocalizations.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southwestern India (Western Ghats) and southern Sri Lanka.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Southern hill myna
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
