The brahminy myna or brahminy starling (Sturnia pagodarum) is a member of the starling family of birds.
This myna is pale buff creamy with a black cap and a loose crest. The
bill is yellow with a bluish base. The iris is pale and there is a
bluish patch of skin around the eye. The outer tail feathers have white
and the black primaries of the wings do not have any white patches. The
adult male has a more prominent crest than the female and also has
longer neck hackles. Juveniles are duller and the cap is browner.
The species name pagodarum is thought to be based on occurrence of the species on buildings and temple pagodas in southern India.
