Saturday, June 10, 2017

Bank Myna at Patan

When we were in Patan to visit the ancient Rani-Ki-Vav we could spot several common birds in the vicinity. One of them is Bank Myna.


This bird identified by the grey body, black hooded head and the bare brick red patch behind the eye. The upper plumage is slaty grey while the underside is lighter grey. The legs are yellow while the iris is deep red. 


It is found in northern parts of South Asia. They inhabit mainly in the vicinity of open water and cultivated farmland.

16 comments:

Jeevan said...

I have ever seen this kind of Myna… Beautiful capture and detail on its feature

rupam sarma said...

Nice clicks :)

Anonymous said...

Excellent.

sandyland said...

gLAD TO MEET YOU bANK

Phil Slade said...

Love that orange face mask.

Al said...

That is such a pretty bird, I've never seen anything like it.

A Colorful World said...

Your Bank Myna is wonderful! I had never seen one before. Lovely colors.

GreenComotion said...

Beautiful bird, beautiful photos!
Well done, Rajesh.
Have a Happy Weekend!!
Peace :)

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Nice shots and thanks for sharing. Another bird I have never seen before.

Anni said...

Oh my gosh...this bird is incredible!!!

Thanks for linking in and sharing your experiences and photos with us at I'd Rather B Birdin'!!

Gordon said...

That is a smart looking bird, I've seen Myna in florida, but they where the common hill myna, originally escapees, now breeding in the wild.
Take care, Gordon.

NatureFootstep said...

this one looks different from others I have seen so far. Like it´s coloring.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

There are a few myna birds in Florida -- they are escaped pets. I think they are beautiful.

Findlay Wilde said...

A stunning looking bird

Cloudia said...

Myna my old tough friend! Saw you every day in Hawaii

Mary Howell Cromer said...

What a lovely bird!!!