Collared Myna vs Common Myna
Acridotheres albocinctus compared with Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Collared Myna | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acridotheres albocinctus | Acridotheres tristis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 98.9 g (3.49 oz) | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 2-6 |
| 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.
Song & Call Comparison
Collared Myna
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Collared Myna
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Conservation Status
Collared Myna
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Collared Myna
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
About These Birds
Collared Myna
The Collared Myna (<em>Acridotheres albocinctus</em>) belongs to the family Sturnidae, the diverse group of starlings and mynas distributed across Asia, Africa, and beyond. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. It is known to inhabit grassland environments, where it likely forages on the ground in the manner typical of other myna species in its genus. Mynas of the genus Acridotheres are generally omnivorous, consuming insects, fruit, seeds, and scraps, though specific dietary data …
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.