Mynah Birds | 台北市立動物園資訊網

Mynahbirds(Graculasp.andAcridotherestristis)originatefromAfrica,Indiaand...ThemostcommonpetMynahbirdsaretheGreaterIndianHillmynah,Lesser ...

Mynah birds (Gracula sp. and Acridotheres tristis) originate from Africa, India, and Southeast Asia and are best known for their ability to talk and mimic sounds. They are lively, social birds and have wonderfully outgoing personalities. As young birds, they are easily tamed. They are very active and enjoy hopping around, so they require a large cage.

Mynahs eat a large volume of moist food, including a lot of fruit. They are rather messy birds and will sometimes sling or toss food material outside the cage. They have frequent, loose, and often projectile droppings, which makes cage placement a consideration. If the cage is inside, some sort of protective barrier should be placed on the walls and floor of the home to make cleaning easier. Mynahs often enjoy a paper bag or nest box to sleep in. They love daily baths, and their enthusiasm creates a huge, wet mess.

The most common pet mynah birds are the Greater Indian Hill mynah, Lesser ...