Sri Lanka hill myna perched on a tree branch
“Gracula ptilogenys (Sri Lanka Hill Myna)” by Thimindu Goonatillake is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Sri Lanka Hill Myna – A Rare and Beautiful Black Bird

Gracula ptilogenys

The Sri Lanka Hill Myna (Gracula ptilogenys), an exotic bird, graces the island’s hill forests with its distinctive appearance. Featuring glossy black plumage and bright yellow wattles, it is renowned for its impressive mimicry skills. Preferring fruit and insects, these mynas emit a range of melodious calls and imitate various sounds. Conservation efforts target their unique habitats, emphasizing the importance of preserving these wooded areas to ensure the continued presence of these captivating and vocal birds in Sri Lanka’s diverse ecosystems.
  • The Sri Lanka Hill Myna (Gracula ptilogenys) graces hill forests with glossy black plumage and distinctive bright yellow wattles.
  • Renowned for impressive mimicry skills, they emit melodious calls and imitate various sounds.
  • Preferring fruit and insects, conservation efforts target their unique habitats, emphasizing the importance of preserving these wooded areas.