Common Hill Myna

Shiny black feathers with an iridescent green and purple sheen; white wing patches visible during flight; bright yellow wattles on the side of the head and nape; orange-yellow beak.

Acts as a primary seed disperser and pollinator within tropical forest ecosystems by feeding on many varieties of fruits and nectar.

Least Concern (IUCN), although local populations are threatened by the illegal pet trade.

Look for them in tropical rainforest edges or mangroves; they are often found in pairs or small noisy groups in the high canopy, often identified by their shrill, descending whistles.