Javan Myna vs Hirtenmaina
Acridotheres javanicus verglichen mit Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Javan Myna | Hirtenmaina |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Acridotheres javanicus | Acridotheres tristis |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 24,5 cm (9.6 in) | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 95,5 g (3.37 oz) | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| Gelegegröße | 2-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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Javan Myna only
Hirtenmaina only
Hirtenmaina
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Song & Call Comparison
Javan Myna
Hirtenmaina
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Javan Myna
Hirtenmaina
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Erhaltungsstatus
Javan Myna
Hirtenmaina
How to Tell Them Apart
Javan Myna
Hirtenmaina
Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.
Strong, slightly curved yellow bill
About These Birds
Javan Myna
The Javan Myna (<em>Acridotheres javanicus</em>) is a member of the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. Native to Java and Bali in Indonesia, its range has expanded through introductions to parts of Southeast Asia, including Singapore and Malaysia, where it has become locally abundant. It inhabits wetland-adjacent and urban environments, displaying the adaptability characteristic of many mynas. As an Acridotheres species, it is likely omnivorous, feeding …
Hirtenmaina
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.