List of Birds of Hawaii - Starlings and Mynas

Starlings and Mynas

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Sturnidae

Starlings are small to medium-sized Old World passerine birds with strong feet. Their flight is strong and direct, and most are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country, and they eat insects and fruit. The plumage of several species is dark with a metallic sheen. 3 species have been introduced to Hawaii.

  • Common Myna, Acridotheres tistis (I)
  • European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris (I)
  • Common Hill Myna, Gracula religiosa (I)

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