mynah
/ˈmʌɪnə
/(also mynah bird or myna)
noun
An Asian and Australasian starling that typically has dark plumage, gregarious behaviour, and a loud call.
- Family Sturnidae: several genera and species, in particular the hill mynah or southern grackle (Gracula religiosa), which is popular as a cage bird because of its ability to mimic the human voice.
- Soil can be seeded within monoculture grass, or trees can be planted widely apart so that they do not become roosts for mynas and starlings.
- There are even a few rare records of mynas attacking people.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from Hindi mainā.