Mynah birds are good at imitating human speech, and keeping them at home requires some know-how

The mynah is a bird of the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae (starlings). It is fairly common in southern China, often active near farmland, villages and urban green spaces. Its plumage is mainly black with a metallic sheen, and in flight it shows obvious white patches on the wings; it also has a tuft of upright feathers on the forehead, giving it a very recognizable appearance.

The mynah is best known for its mimicking ability. With training it can learn some simple words and short sentences. Its call is loud, its temperament is lively, and it likes to interact with people. Wild mynahs often move in flocks and have an omnivorous diet, feeding on insects, fruit and grain, and they also help suppress pests in farming areas to some extent.

For captive mynahs, specially formulated compound feed is generally used, and this can be supplemented appropriately with fruit, insects and other extras, while keeping drinking water clean and the cage hygienic. The more contact a young bird has with its owner, the better its talking usually turns out; training requires patience, can be done at set times each day, and the environment should be kept as quiet as possible.

It should be noted that the mynah is a protected wild animal, and capturing wild individuals is restricted by law. Before keeping one, you should first learn about the relevant local regulations and try to obtain captive-bred individuals through proper channels. In daily care, you should also clean up droppings regularly and keep the area ventilated to reduce odors and the growth of germs, so the bird can live healthily.