The common myna (Acridotheres tristis) is a tropical bird that belongs to the starling family. It is also called the Indian myna. The species is among the native birds of southern Asia and is commonly found in countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Common mynas reproduce by laying eggs. During the breeding season, they lay up to six eggs at a time. They can lay up to three clutches in a single breeding season. Eggs are blue, or blue-green, and need to be incubated for 13-18 days. Both males and females incubate the eggs and bring food for the chicks when they hatch. It takes 22-35 days for the chicks to be ready to leave the nest. About a week after leaving the nest, they are ready to fly independently.
Myna birds mainly communicate through vocal signals. They are extremely talkative and able to produce a wide variety of sounds, including whistles, gurgles, growls, and squeaks. They can copy the sounds produced by other birds and humans.