Common hill myna

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/common-hill-myna

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Common hill myna?Approximately 25-30 cm (10-12 inches) in length
2. What is the scientific name?Gracula religiosa
3. What is the lifespan?Estimated 10-15 years in the wild
4. What does a Common hill myna look like?It is a glossy black bird with yellow wattles around its eyes and bare skin patches. It is about 25-30 cm long.
5. How can the Common hill myna talk?It can mimic many sounds, including human speech, by learning from its surroundings. This helps it communicate with its family and warn others.

Aviculture: The practice of keeping and breeding birds in captivity, often for ornamental or educational purposes.
Vocal Mimicry: The ability of an animal to imitate sounds from its environment, particularly vocalizations, demonstrating advanced cognitive function.
Omnivore: An animal whose diet consists of both plant and animal matter, showcasing dietary flexibility.
Altricial Young: Offspring that are born in an undeveloped state and require significant parental care and feeding.