Bank Myna vs Apo Myna
Acridotheres ginginianus compared with Goodfellowia miranda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bank Myna | Apo Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acridotheres ginginianus | Goodfellowia miranda |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.0 cm (9.4 in) | 23.7 cm (9.3 in) |
| Weight | 69.0 g (2.43 oz) | 109.0 g (3.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bank Myna
Near Threatened
Apo Myna
About These Birds
Bank Myna
The Bank Myna is a medium-sized starling of the family Sturnidae found in open habitats across the Indian subcontinent. Weighing about 69g with a wingspan of 24cm, it excavates nest burrows in earthen banks, cliffs, and roadsides. It feeds on insects, fruit, and human food scraps in agricultural and urban areas.
Apo Myna
The Apo Myna is a near-threatened starling endemic to Mount Apo and surrounding mountains in Mindanao, Philippines, weighing about 109 grams with a wingspan near 24 cm. It inhabits montane forest interiors where it forages for fruit and invertebrates. Its restricted range and ongoing forest loss in Mindanao pose ongoing threats to the species.