Hirtenmaina
Acridotheres tristis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="common-myna"></birdfyi-bird>The IUCN has listed the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) among the hundred worst invasive species in the world. Native to South Asia, it has been introduced across the tropics, where it competes aggressively with native birds for nest cavities. A brown body, glossy black hood, yellow bill, bare yellow skin behind the eye and yellow legs mark the adult; white wing panels flash in flight. The species is one of the most successful avian colonisers of urban environments, thriving in cities, farmland and open woodland in close association with people. Its voice mixes cackling chatter with melodious whistling, and it is an accomplished mimic. Adults measure about 25 cm and 120 g. Across its overall range the Red List rates it Least Concern.
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Die Hirtenmaina wurde von der IUCN zu einer der 100 schlimmsten invasiven Arten der Welt erklärt. Ursprünglich aus Südasien stammend, wurde sie in tropische Regionen weltweit eingeführt, wo sie einheimischen Vögeln Nisthöhlen streitig macht. Trotz ihres invasiven Status ist die Hirtenmaina ein intelligenter und charismatischer Vogel, der menschliche Sprache nachahmen kann.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 25,0 cm | 9.8 in |
| Flügelspannweite | 38,0 cm | 15.0 in |
| Gewicht | 120,0 g | 4.23 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.
Schnabel
Strong, slightly curved yellow bill
Habitat & Range
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 29 days.
Gelegegröße
2-6
Lautgebung
Gesang
A noisy, cackling chatter and melodious whistling mixed together. An accomplished mimic of other birds and sounds. Gives repeated 'mee-ow' and harsh 'quarr' alarm calls.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Sturnidae (Stare und Beos) |
| Genus | Acridotheres |
| Arten | Acridotheres tristis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Hirtenmaina |
| Spanish | Miná Común |
Distribution
Hirtenmaina has been recorded in 48 countries.
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