Great Myna vs Apo Myna
Acridotheres grandis compared with Goodfellowia miranda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Great Myna | Apo Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acridotheres grandis | Goodfellowia miranda |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) | 23.7 cm (9.3 in) |
| Weight | 97.2 g (3.43 oz) | 109.0 g (3.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Great Myna
Apo Myna
About These Birds
Great Myna
The Great Myna (<em>Acridotheres grandis</em>) is a member of the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though it is among the larger representatives of the Acridotheres genus, as its common name implies. It occupies grassland and wetland habitats, suggesting a degree of adaptability to both open upland and waterside environments within its range in mainland Southeast Asia. Like its congeners, the Great Myna is likely omnivorous, …
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.