Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Common Myna
الغناء
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.
Grosbeak Starling
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Grosbeak Starling
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Conservation Status Comparison
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حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
Common Myna
Least Concern
Grosbeak Starling
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Common Myna
الريش
Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.
المنقار
Strong, slightly curved yellow bill
Grosbeak Starling
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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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.
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