Apo Myna vs Long-tailed Glossy Starling

Goodfellowia miranda compared with Lamprotornis caudatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Apo Myna Long-tailed Glossy Starling
Scientific Name Goodfellowia miranda Lamprotornis caudatus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Sturnidae Sturnidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 23.7 cm (9.3 in) 35.6 cm (14.0 in)
Weight 109.0 g (3.84 oz) 117.5 g (4.14 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Apo Myna only

Long-tailed Glossy Starling only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Apo Myna

Least Concern

Long-tailed Glossy Starling

About These Birds

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.

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