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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut	Helmeted Myna	Common Myna
Nom scientifique	Basilornis galeatus	Acridotheres tristis
Ordre	Passeriformes	Passeriformes
Famille	Sturnidae	Sturnidae
Statut de conservation	Near Threatened	Least Concern
Longueur	—	25,0 cm (9.8 in)
Envergure	28,3 cm (11.1 in)	38,0 cm (15.0 in)
Poids	126,0 g (4.44 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	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Helmeted Myna —

Common Myna 25,0 cm

Envergure

Helmeted Myna 28,3 cm

Common Myna 38,0 cm

Poids

Helmeted Myna 126,0 g

Common Myna 120,0 g

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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

🏖️ Coastal

Helmeted Myna only

🌲 Forest

Common Myna only

🌾 Grassland 🏜️ Desert

Common Myna

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Helmeted Myna

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Helmeted Myna

Common Myna

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

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Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

Helmeted Myna

Least Concern

Common Myna

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How to Tell Them Apart

Helmeted Myna

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

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About These Birds

Helmeted Myna

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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