Adoption Of Brahminy Myna (Sturnus pagodarum) To Artificial Nest and Dietary Shifting During Drought in Sangola Taluka of Maharashtra State (India).

Kamble V. S.

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2017

Adoption Of Brahminy Myna (Sturnus pagodarum) To Artificial Nest and Dietary Shifting During Drought in Sangola Taluka of Maharashtra State (India).

Kamble V. S.

Abstract :

Brahminy myna Sturnus pagodarum is widly distributed all over India. It was also recorded in Pakistan, Nepal, Cylon, Thailand. he Brahmny Myna builds its nest in hole by using grass and feathers. Breeding or nesting period is ranges from March to September and it may vary with geological as well as climatic conditions. Three pairs of Brahmny myna eed in April–2016 having 3 young each. Second batch of three pairs eeds during July 2016 having 3 to 4 young. During present study Brahmny myna preferred noodles to eat and same food is fed to their young and ought them to feeding place after first flight out of nest. It was might be due to use of tactic of shifting of diet during drought to overcome with harsh environmental conditions