They are often seen in pairs, parties or small flocks. They are sedentary and spend a lot of time feeding on the ground. They have a 'bouncing' walk, an exaggerated hop and have been described as 'arrogant'. They roost communally in street trees, under bridges and in factory buildings. Sometimes several thousand birds may gather together in the roost.
Mynas appear to be omnivorous, feeding on fruits, berries, grains, flower nectar and insects.
They are often observed sorting through leaf litter in parks and gardens in search of food. The Indian myna is very common over most of its range. It is native to Afghanistan, Turkestan, India and Sri Lanka as well as much of China, Indochina and the Andaman Islands. It has been introduced to parts of south-east Asia, New Zealand, South Africa and many islands in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The Indian myna was introduced into eastern Australia in the 1860's and later.