Common Hill Myna look-alikes
Gracula religiosa
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Southern Hill Myna
Gracula indica
Key differences
Previously considered a subspecies of Common Hill Myna, now recognized as a distinct species. It is generally smaller, has a single, undivided wattle that extends from below the eye to the nape, and lacks the separate wattle below the eye found in most Common Hill Myna subspecies. Its vocalizations may also differ subtly.
Enggano Hill Myna
Gracula enganensis
Key differences
Endemic to Enggano Island, Indonesia. Distinguished by its smaller size and the shape of its wattles, which are typically smaller and more restricted to the nape area compared to the Common Hill Myna.
Nias Hill Myna
Gracula robusta
Key differences
A much larger species, endemic to Nias Island, Indonesia. It has a significantly larger bill and more extensive, often more complex, wattles than the Common Hill Myna. Its size is the most obvious distinguishing feature.
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