February 26, 2026

I am known as a Common Myna

I'm not feeling photogenic today

But you can still ID me by my white tail patches

And orange-yellow legs as I walk away

Location: Belle Glade, Fl

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Myna/id

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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May 17, 2023

I am a Common Myna

I'm native to south Asia

I can speak multiple languages*

And don't seem to suffer aphasia.

* To quote the article linked below: "Common mynas communicate vocally with other mynas and other bird species [...] In captivity, common mynas are able to imitate human speech."

Location: Florida City

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Acridotheres_tristis/

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson