Star vs Bare-eyed Myna
Sturnus vulgaris verglichen mit Streptocitta albertinae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Star | Bare-eyed Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Sturnus vulgaris | Streptocitta albertinae |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) | 29,0 cm (11.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) | 248,0 g (8.75 oz) |
| Ernährung | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 4-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Star
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
Star
A complex mimic: rattles, whistles, clicks, and squeaks mixed with imitations of other birds. Song is a continuous medley. Also gives harsh 'scheer' alarm and chattering.
Bare-eyed Myna
Geographic Range & Migration
Star
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Bare-eyed Myna
Erhaltungsstatus
Star
Bare-eyed Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Star
Glossy black plumage with iridescent purple and green sheen in breeding season. Winter plumage shows white spotting. Short tail and pointed wings in flight.
Long, pointed bill — yellow in breeding season, dark in winter
Bare-eyed Myna
About These Birds
Star
Der Star ist berühmt für seine Schwarmflüge – riesige, wirbelnde Verbände aus Tausenden Vögeln, die am winterlichen Himmel faszinierende Muster bilden. Als geschickter Imitator kann er andere Vogelrufe, Autoalarmanlagen und Handy-Klingeltöne nachahmen. In Nordamerika wurde er von einer Gruppe eingeführt, die jeden von Shakespeare erwähnten Vogel dort ansiedeln wollte.
Bare-eyed Myna
The Bare-eyed Myna is a Near Threatened starling of the family Sturnidae endemic to the Sula Islands of Indonesia. Weighing about 248g with a wingspan of 29cm, it is a large myna with characteristic bare skin around the eyes. It inhabits forest edges and secondary growth where it forages for fruit and insects.