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Gracula religiosa intermedia

Gracula religiosa intermedia

The Gracula religiosa intermedia, also known as the Asian Hill Myna, is a colorful bird famous for its ability to mimic sounds and voices. These birds are social and love to chatter with each other!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Gracula religiosa intermedia is a medium-sized bird with glossy black plumage that often shows iridescent green and purple hues in sunlight. It has prominent bright yellow-orange fleshy wattles and bare skin patches on its head, particularly behind the eyes and on the nape. White patches on its wings are visible during flight, distinguishing it from other dark-colored birds.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilySturnidaeGenusGracula
Gracula religiosa intermedia
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Gracula religiosa intermedia

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby mynas are fed a special diet of mostly protein-rich insects by their parents.

Mynas communicate in a special 'dialect' specific to their local flock, like a secret code!

Their shiny black feathers sometimes flash with iridescent green and purple in the sunlight.

These birds use their strong, pointed beak like tweezers to carefully pick up tiny insects!

Special abilities

Ability

Master Mimicry

Gracula religiosa intermedia can flawlessly imitate human speech and environmental sounds due to its complex vocal cords.

Ability

Voice Changer

This bird possesses a unique two-part voice box (syrinx) that allows it to produce a wide range of complex whistles and squawks.

Ability

Agile Forager

Gracula religiosa intermedia can skillfully pluck fruits and catch insects while moving through dense forest canopy with great dexterity.

Measurements & details

Length
25-30 cm
Wingspan
35-45 cm
Weight
0.15-0.25 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
2-4
Incubation
13-17 days

Diet & Feeding

Mostly eats sweet fruits and juicy insects found in the trees.

Primary Foods

  • Figs
  • Berries
  • Grasshoppers
  • Beetles
  • Nectar
  • Small Lizards

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Shikra

Accipiter badius

A common bird of prey.

eats

Banyan Fig

Ficus benghalensis

Feeds on its sweet fruits.

eats

Desert Locust

Schistocerca gregaria

Consumes various large insects.

Traits

Also known as

Asian Hill MynaHill Myna

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Gracula religiosa intermedia?

25-30 cm

What is Gracula religiosa intermedia's wingspan?

35-45 cm

How much does Gracula religiosa intermedia weigh?

0.15-0.25 kg

How long does Gracula religiosa intermedia live?

10-15 years

How fast can Gracula religiosa intermedia move?

40 km/h

What does Gracula religiosa intermedia eat?

Mostly eats sweet fruits and juicy insects found in the trees.

Where is Gracula religiosa intermedia usually found?

Forests

How does Gracula religiosa intermedia hunt?

Foraging

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