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Avian baldness: unprecedented Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) observations in Kerala, India

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is a frequently observed flocking bird of urban habitats. This paper presents opportunistic observations of two bald Common Mynas from distinct locations in Kerala. While bald Common Mynas have been documented in various regions of India, this paper discusses the first occurrences reported in Kerala. Notably, one of the mynas under investigation in this study is a tamed, free-living bird.

Source: Rivista Italiana di Ornitologia

DOI: 10.4081/rio.2024.757

Authors: Pathissery John Sarlin, Sancia Morris, Sandie Morris, Savio Morris, Polycarp Joseph, Oygan J

Institutions: University of Kerala, Fatima Mata National College, Institute of Chemical Technology

Language: English

Topic: Avian ecology and behavior

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405244795

FWCI: 0.272

Cites: 5

Cited by: 1

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