There is no uniform standard for how much a crested myna costs, so learn the market prices before buying

The crested myna is a common ornamental songbird. Its body plumage is mainly black, it shows large white patches on its wings in flight, and it has a tuft of upright feathers on its forehead, making it very easy to identify by appearance. Its calls are varied, and it is good at imitating the calls of other birds; with training it can even learn to say simple words and phrases, which is why it has long been a favorite among bird-keeping enthusiasts.

Many people care about how much a crested myna costs, but in fact there is no uniform answer to this question. The price of a crested myna usually depends on factors such as age, appearance, health condition and whether it can talk. Adult birds already trained to imitate human speech generally cost more than chicks that have just left the nest, and differences between regions and between different sales channels are also fairly obvious, so it is safer to compare several sellers before buying.

One more thing must be pointed out: the crested myna is a wild animal protected by law, and catching wild individuals without permission is illegal. If you want to keep one, you should buy artificially bred individuals through legitimate dealers or breeding farms, and pay attention to whether their source is legal. This way you can keep the bird with peace of mind and also reduce harm to wild populations.

For day-to-day care, the crested myna is not a picky eater. You can mainly use special bird food and supplement nutrition with an appropriate amount of insects, fruit and grains. The cage should be spacious and well ventilated, droppings should be cleaned regularly, and the bird should have the chance to bathe in water to keep its feathers clean. If you want it to learn to talk, it is best to start from the chick stage and teach it repeatedly and patiently in a quiet environment, which gives better results.