About Gracula indica (Cuvier, 1829)
This species, the southern hill myna, has the scientific name Gracula indica (Cuvier, 1829). Its plumage is glossy black, and adults generally grow to around 20 centimeters in length. It has yellow legs, with a bright orange base to the beak that transitions to yellow at the tip. It displays white spots on its primary remiges, and like other hill myna species, it has yellow wattles on its head. Males and females have identical external appearances. In terms of reproduction, the southern hill myna builds its nest inside a tree hole, and a clutch usually holds two or three eggs. Individuals of this species typically live between 15 and 30 years.
