Acridotheres tristis

Common Myna at Greenway, ACT

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Identification history

Acridotheres tristis 11 Oct 2017 ArcherCallaway
Acridotheres tristis 11 Oct 2017 MatthewFrawley
Unverified 11 Oct 2017 Quantumcat

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Acridotheres tristis seems to be missing from the list (unless I got the name wrong - that's the Indian myna right?)

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   12 Oct 2017
Listed as Sturnus tristis.
   12 Oct 2017
Scientific names are based off the COG annotated checklist of the ACT. It is a few years old now and there have been some changes in taxonomy since then, also some differences between the different taxonomical lists that are out there. I'm obliged to stick with the taxonomy that has been entered - Chris D should be able to update and if necessary pass it with the COG committee. I believe the annotated checklist is due to be updated soon though.

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  • Acridotheres tristis Scientific name
  • Common Myna Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Major weed or pest
  • Up to 1021m Recorded at altitude
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  • Synonyms

    Acridotheres tristis Sturnus tristis Sturnus (Sturnus) tristis
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