Apo Myna vs Sri Lanka Hill Myna

Goodfellowia miranda compared with Gracula ptilogenys

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Apo Myna Sri Lanka Hill Myna
Scientific Name Goodfellowia miranda Gracula ptilogenys
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Sturnidae Sturnidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 23.7 cm (9.3 in) 30.4 cm (12.0 in)
Weight 109.0 g (3.84 oz) 192.0 g (6.77 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Apo Myna only

None

Sri Lanka Hill Myna only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Apo Myna

Near Threatened

Sri Lanka Hill Myna

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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