White-eyed Starling vs Common Myna

Aplonis brunneicapillus comparé à Acridotheres tristis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut White-eyed Starling Common Myna
Nom scientifique Aplonis brunneicapillus Acridotheres tristis
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Sturnidae Sturnidae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Least Concern
Longueur 25,0 cm (9.8 in)
Envergure 21,3 cm (8.4 in) 38,0 cm (15.0 in)
Poids 67,41666666666667 g (2.38 oz) 120,0 g (4.23 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements.
Taille de la couvée -- 2-6
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
White-eyed Starling
Common Myna 25,0 cm
Envergure
White-eyed Starling 21,3 cm
Common Myna 38,0 cm
Poids
White-eyed Starling 67,41666666666667 g
Common Myna 120,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

White-eyed Starling only

Common Myna only

Common Myna

Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.

Song & Call Comparison

White-eyed Starling

Common Myna

Chant

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

White-eyed Starling

Common Myna

Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

White-eyed Starling

Least Concern

Common Myna

How to Tell Them Apart

White-eyed Starling

Common Myna

Plumage

Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.

Bec

Strong, slightly curved yellow bill

About These Birds

Common Myna

The common myna has been named one of the world's 100 worst invasive species by the IUCN. Originally from South Asia, it has been introduced to tropical regions worldwide where it outcompetes native birds for nest cavities. Despite its invasive status, the myna is an intelligent and charismatic bird capable of mimicking human speech.

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