Common Myna vs House Sparrow
Acridotheres tristis مقارنةً بـ Passer domesticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Common Myna | House Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Acridotheres tristis | Passer domesticus |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| الفصيلة | Sturnidae | Passeridae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| طول الجناح | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| الوزن | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps … |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 2-6 | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
House Sparrow
Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Myna
A noisy, cackling chatter and melodious whistling mixed together. An accomplished mimic of other birds and sounds. Gives repeated 'mee-ow' and harsh 'quarr' alarm calls.
House Sparrow
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
House Sparrow
Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed wild bird.
حالة الحفاظ
Common Myna
House Sparrow
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Myna
Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.
Strong, slightly curved yellow bill
House Sparrow
Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.
Short, stout, conical bill — black in breeding males, yellowish in non-breeding
About These Birds
Common Myna
The common myna has been named one of the world's 100 worst invasive species by the IUCN. Originally from South Asia, it has been introduced to tropical regions worldwide where it outcompetes native birds for nest cavities. Despite its invasive status, the myna is an intelligent and charismatic bird capable of mimicking human speech.
House Sparrow
The house sparrow is perhaps the most successful bird in the world at living alongside humans. Introduced to New York in 1851, it spread across North America within decades. Despite its global abundance, house sparrow populations have declined significantly in parts of western Europe.