Apo Myna vs Babbling Starling

Goodfellowia miranda compared with Neocichla gutturalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Apo Myna Babbling Starling
Scientific Name Goodfellowia miranda Neocichla gutturalis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Sturnidae Sturnidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 23.7 cm (9.3 in) 21.6 cm (8.5 in)
Weight 109.0 g (3.84 oz) 68.0 g (2.40 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Apo Myna only

Babbling Starling only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Apo Myna

Least Concern

Babbling 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.

Babbling Starling

The Babbling Starling is a medium-sized starling found in open woodland and savanna in Central Africa, weighing about 68g with a wingspan of 21.6cm. It is named for its constant chattering calls and travels in noisy, social groups. It feeds on insects, fruit, and small invertebrates on the ground and in low vegetation.

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