Common Myna
193) Common Myna
Common Myna, Acridotheres tristis, Burung Gembala Kerbau
This is an omnivorous open woodland bird with a strong territorial instinct, the myna has adapted extremely well to urban environments. It feeds on insects, arachnids, crustaceans, reptiles, small mammals, seeds, grain and fruits and discarded waste from human habitation. It forages on the ground among grass for insects, and especially for grasshoppers. It walks on the ground with occasional hops and is an opportunistic feeder on the insects disturbed by grazing cattle as well as fired grass fields. This abundant passerine is typically found in open woodland, cultivation and around habitation. Although this is an adaptable species, its population has been decreasing significantly in Singapore and Malaysia (where it is locally called as gembala kerbau, literally 'buffalo shepherd') due to competition with its cousin, the introduced Javan myna.
Gembala Kerbau adalah antara burung yang paling banyak ditemui di kawasan bandar, taman mahupun kampung. Ia dapat beradaptasi dengan baik terhadap perubahan habitat yang di bawa manusia. Namun sejak akhir-akhir ini jumlahnya semakin berkurangan, mungkin kerana persaingan dengan Javan Myna.
Common Myna
193) Common Myna
Common Myna, Acridotheres tristis, Burung Gembala Kerbau
This is an omnivorous open woodland bird with a strong territorial instinct, the myna has adapted extremely well to urban environments. It feeds on insects, arachnids, crustaceans, reptiles, small mammals, seeds, grain and fruits and discarded waste from human habitation. It forages on the ground among grass for insects, and especially for grasshoppers. It walks on the ground with occasional hops and is an opportunistic feeder on the insects disturbed by grazing cattle as well as fired grass fields. This abundant passerine is typically found in open woodland, cultivation and around habitation. Although this is an adaptable species, its population has been decreasing significantly in Singapore and Malaysia (where it is locally called as gembala kerbau, literally 'buffalo shepherd') due to competition with its cousin, the introduced Javan myna.
Gembala Kerbau adalah antara burung yang paling banyak ditemui di kawasan bandar, taman mahupun kampung. Ia dapat beradaptasi dengan baik terhadap perubahan habitat yang di bawa manusia. Namun sejak akhir-akhir ini jumlahnya semakin berkurangan, mungkin kerana persaingan dengan Javan Myna.