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Mysuru birds festival 2018

Posted by JK Dev on January 03, 2019

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11. Common myna (ಗೊರವಂಕ - Goravanka)

Common myna - ಗೊರವಂಕ - Goravanka The common myna (Kannada name - ಗೊರವಂಕ) (Acridotheres tristis), sometimes spelled mynah, also sometimes known as "Indian myna", [2] is a member of the family Sturnidae ( starlings and mynas) native to Asia. An omnivorous open woodland bird with a strong territorial instinct, the myna has adapted extremely well to urban environments. The range of the common myna is increasing at such a rapid rate that in 2000 the Species Survival Commission declared it one of the world's most invasive species and one of only three birds in the top 100 species that pose an impact to biodiversity, agriculture and human interests. [3] In particular, the species poses a serious threat to the ecosystems of Australia where it was named "The Most Important Pest/Problem". Wiki Common myna - ಗೊರವಂಕ - Goravanka Types of Starling or Myna found in Mysuru: Starlings are small to medium-sized passerine birds. Their flight is strong and direct an

72. Spotted owlet (ಹಾಲಕ್ಕಿ - Haalakki)

Spotted owlet - ಹಾಲಕ್ಕಿ - Haalakki The spotted owlet (Athene brama) (Kannada name: ಹಾಲಕ್ಕಿ - Haalakki) is a small owl which breeds in tropical Asia from mainland India to Southeast Asia . A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities. They roost in small groups in the hollows of trees or in cavities in rocks or buildings. It nests in a hole in a tree or building, laying 3–5 eggs. They are often found near human habitation. The species shows great variation including clinal variation in size and forms a superspecies with the very similar little owl . Wiki Types of Owl species found in Mysuru: The typical owls are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. They have large forward-facing eyes and ears, a hawk-like beak and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye called a facial disk. There are around 31 species found in India & 12 species found in Karnataka. I have found 2 species in Mysuru Indian eag

8. Laughing dove (ಕಂದು ಬೆಳವ - Kandu Belava)

Laughing dove - ಕಂದು ಬೆಳವ The laughing dove (Kannada name - ಕಂದು ಬೆಳವ) (Spilopelia senegalensis) is a small pigeon that is a resident breeder in Sub-Saharan Africa , the Middle East east to the Indian Subcontinent . This small long-tailed dove is found in dry scrub and semi-desert habitats where pairs can often be seen feeding on the ground. A rufous and black chequered necklace gives it a distinctive pattern and is also easily distinguished from other doves by its call. Other names include palm dove and Senegal dove while in India the name of the little brown dove is often used. It was introduced in Western Australia and has established itself in the wild around Perth and Fremantle . Wiki Types of Dove species found in Mysuru Doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere . There are 6 species which occur in Karnataka and i have found 3 in Mysuru. Eurasian collared dove Spotted dove Laughing dove

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