Javan Myna vs Estornino Pinto
Acridotheres javanicus comparado con Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Javan Myna | Estornino Pinto |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Acridotheres javanicus | Sturnus vulgaris |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservación | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Envergadura | 24,5 cm (9.6 in) | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) |
| Peso | 95,5 g (3.37 oz) | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-5 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Estornino Pinto
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
Javan Myna
Estornino Pinto
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Javan Myna
Estornino Pinto
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Estado de conservación
Javan Myna
Estornino Pinto
How to Tell Them Apart
Javan Myna
Estornino Pinto
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
About These Birds
Javan Myna
El miná de Java es nativo del sudeste asiático pero se ha establecido como especie invasora en muchas partes del mundo. Considerado una de las especies invasoras más perjudiciales, compite con la fauna nativa. Familia Sturnidae.
Estornino Pinto
Estornino pinto (Sturnus vulgaris) — Pájaro negro con brillos verdes y purpúreos e incontables motas blancas en invierno. Hábil imitador de otros sonidos. Forma enormes bandadas ('murmurations') en otoño e invierno. Natural de Eurasia, introducido en América, Australia y Nueva Zelanda.