Apo Myna vs Narrow-tailed Starling

Goodfellowia miranda compared with Poeoptera lugubris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Apo Myna Narrow-tailed Starling
Scientific Name Goodfellowia miranda Poeoptera lugubris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Sturnidae Sturnidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 23.7 cm (9.3 in) 17.6 cm (6.9 in)
Weight 109.0 g (3.84 oz) 39.53333333333333 g (1.39 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Apo Myna only

None

Narrow-tailed Starling only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Apo Myna

Least Concern

Narrow-tailed 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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