Vinous-breasted Myna vs Common Myna
Acridotheres leucocephalus compared with Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Vinous-breasted Myna | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acridotheres leucocephalus | Acridotheres tristis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Wingspan | 22.8 cm (9.0 in) | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Weight | 89.0 g (3.14 oz) | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Vinous-breasted Myna only
Common Myna only
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Song & Call Comparison
Vinous-breasted 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
Vinous-breasted Myna
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Conservation Status
Vinous-breasted Myna
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Vinous-breasted 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
Vinous-breasted Myna
The Vinous-breasted Myna (<em>Acridotheres leucocephalus</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 its common name refers to a distinctive vinous or wine-red coloration on the breast, a feature that may aid identification in the field. It occupies both forest and grassland habitats, suggesting greater habitat breadth than some of its more open-country relatives in the genus. Its range is believed to …
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.