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May 17, 2015

Common Myna / Mynah / గోరింక / గోరువంక / సారిక

Omnivorous bird and member of the starlet family, commonly sighted in the urban environments and dense human habitats.
Interesting relation with the Hindu mythology  / Culture - Sanskrit term ShukSaarika which is generally used to mean a Pair or a couple, refers to the Rose-ringed parakeet - Shuk and the Common myma - Saarika. (తెలుగు - చిలుకాగోరింకలు)
Sanskrit Names:
Kalahapria - fond of and indulges in arguments
Peetanetra - One with yellow eyes
Peetapaada - One with yellow legs
Chitranetra - One with pretty / expressive eyes like a picture.