Asian Glossy Starling vs Apo Myna
Aplonis panayensis compared with Goodfellowia miranda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Glossy Starling | Apo Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aplonis panayensis | Goodfellowia miranda |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) | 23.7 cm (9.3 in) |
| Weight | 55.25 g (1.95 oz) | 109.0 g (3.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Asian Glossy Starling
Near Threatened
Apo Myna
About These Birds
Asian Glossy Starling
The Asian Glossy Starling is a small, gregarious starling found in forests, mangroves, and urban areas across Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Weighing about 55g with a wingspan near 19.1cm, it has shimmering green-black plumage and a bright red eye. It moves in noisy flocks and feeds on fruit and small insects.
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.