Jungle Mynas are omnivorous and feed mainly on insects, fruits, and seeds, for which they forage mainly on the ground often in the company of other myna species.
The Campus Bird Count 2022 was conducted in Nitte University's Mangalore campus led by Nitte University Center for Science Education and Research (NUCSER). This year the birders recorded 76 species of birds on campus. Experts have projected the number to increase to 100+ species across various campuses of Nitte DU with various green initiatives undertaken by the University.