Gracula Collection

Gracula religiosa indica, lesser hill myna
Plate 73, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra (near threatened), and Nias Hill myna, Gracula robusta
FLO4989392 Red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra (near threatened), and Nias Hill myna, Gracula robusta. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's "

Boat-tailed grackle, Quiscalus major (Boat-tailed grakle, Gracula barita). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

Passeres, Cuckoo, Bird of Paradise (colour litho)
6016749 Passeres, Cuckoo, Bird of Paradise (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Cuckoo, Bird of Paradise)

Common hill myna, Gracula religiosa
Number 1 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives ref: Z88 f BEN Date: 1833

Gracula religiosa, hill myna
Plate 71, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra (near threatened), and Nias Hill myna, Gracula robusta.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Mark Catesby (English, 1679 - 1749), The Purple Jack Daw (Gracula Quiscula), published 1731-1743, hand-colored etching on laid paper

Picture No. 10909367
Common Hill Myna / Beo (Gracula religiosa) Date:

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Gracula, also known as the hill myna, is a striking bird with glossy black plumage and bright yellow eye patches. These intelligent creatures are renowned for their ability to mimic human speech and other sounds with incredible accuracy. With their playful personalities and captivating vocal abilities, graculas have become popular pets among bird enthusiasts. In the wild, they can be found in forests and wooded areas throughout Southeast Asia, and are highly social birds that form strong bonds within their family groups. Graculas communicate through a variety of calls and songs, using their impressive vocal talents to establish territory and attract mates. Despite being skilled mimics, graculas also have unique vocalizations of their own that they use to communicate with each other. Their melodious calls can be heard echoing through the trees as they move about in search of food or defend their territory from intruders. Unfortunately, habitat loss and illegal trapping for the pet trade have taken a toll on wild gracula populations. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these charismatic birds and ensure their survival for future generations to enjoy. Whether observed in the wild or kept as pets, graculas never fail to captivate with their beauty, intelligence, and enchanting voices. These remarkable birds truly embody the magic of nature's diversity.