Apo Myna vs Greater Blue-eared Starling

Goodfellowia miranda compared with Lamprotornis chalybaeus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Apo Myna Greater Blue-eared Starling
Scientific Name Goodfellowia miranda Lamprotornis chalybaeus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Sturnidae Sturnidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 23.7 cm (9.3 in) 27.5 cm (10.8 in)
Weight 109.0 g (3.84 oz) 88.33333333333333 g (3.12 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Apo Myna only

None

Greater Blue-eared Starling only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Apo Myna

Least Concern

Greater Blue-eared 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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