When I started to compile this article about our Greater Indian Hill Mynas I found a huge amount of confusing and conflicting information about the species and subspecies of Hill Mynas ( Graculas). They are all a member of the starling family: Sturnidae. (Source: Wikipedia) but their classification has changed over time. …

If your bird is now chatting and responding to you during the daily routine (start here if you’re new to teaching your bird to talk) then you can move on to new words and phrases. Start with the simple words and then build up to the phrases. By adding a …

Many birds can be trained to speak, and some will even begin doing so on their own as they hear their owners speak. Think of training a bird to speak as a fun, bonding adventure with your pet. Stay positive, and do not stress out the animal.  Also, keep in …

Mynah birds are omnivorous. They would naturally eat a huge variety of fruits, insects, larva, amphibians, lizards, small snakes, eggs, baby birds, baby rodents and scavenge for garbage occasionally. They are not seedeaters. A large variety of diced fruits and some vegetables can be offered to your myna bird. Their …