Analysis Of Nest Material Used By Three Species Of Myna

Research Article
Pragatiba M. Chudasama and P. P. Dodia
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Mynas are found in throughout the India. It is the most common bird of our country Mynas are classified in family Sturnidae of order Passeriformes (Chris at al 1999). They are small size terrestrial bird; sturnidae is a Latin word for starling which is having strong and direct flight, strong feet and very gregarious (Scott 1911). The Indian subcontinent is believed to be the origin of mynas, it has capacity to co-exist commensally with human populations. Mynas are omnivorous they consume wide variety of food from indigenous species, they also reported to cause severe damage to the agricultural crops. The birds are highly intelligent and curious, it roost communally. Three species of mynas are found in the Study area eg. Common myna (Acridotheres tristis), Bank myna (Acridotheres ginginianus) and Brahminy myna (Sturnus pagodarum). Total 08 nests were analyzed 04 nests of Acridotheres tristis 02 nests of Acridotheres Ginginianus and 02 nests of Sturnus pagodarum. Result clearly shows that myna sp. of the study area used nesting materials that is easily available near nesting site.