Crested Myna vs Singing Starling

Acridotheres cristatellus compared with Aplonis cantoroides

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Crested Myna Singing Starling
Scientific Name Acridotheres cristatellus Aplonis cantoroides
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Sturnidae Sturnidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 26.8 cm (10.6 in) 19.5 cm (7.7 in)
Weight 117.66666666666667 g (4.15 oz) 57.4 g (2.02 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-7 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Crested Myna only

Singing Starling only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Crested Myna

Least Concern

Singing Starling

About These Birds

Crested Myna

The Crested Myna (<em>Acridotheres cristatellus</em>) is a distinctive member of the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though its name refers to a prominent crest on the forehead that distinguishes it from many congeners. It is primarily associated with grassland habitats and open agricultural landscapes across parts of East and Southeast Asia. The Crested Myna is an opportunistic omnivore in the manner typical of the genus, …

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