In Culture
In Sri Lanka, this bird is known in many names including Sela lihiniya, Mal kawadiya, Kampatiya in Sinhala Language. The name Sela Lihiniya is often mentioned in poems and other similar literature and is quoted for its melodious calls. This bird appears in a 10 rupee Sri Lankan postal stamp.
Read more about this topic: Sri Lanka Hill Myna
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