All you need to know about this smaller cousin of the common myna
Where does the bank myna live?
Much of north India, also Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Odiaha. Also, southern Nepal, Sind in Pakistan, and eastern Bangladesh.What is the bank myna's habitat?
Near waterbodies, farmland, open country, and human habitations.What sound does the bank myna make?
Clucks, croaks, screeches, whistles and warbles.About the contributors
André Morris
runs an outdoor adventure and education company (www.outboundadventure.com). He happily spends both his work life and leisure time in forests and mountains.
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Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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