American Crow vs Common Myna

Corvus brachyrhynchos dibandingkan dengan Acridotheres tristis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut American Crow Common Myna
Nama Ilmiah Corvus brachyrhynchos Acridotheres tristis
Ordo Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famili Corvidae Sturnidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Least Concern
Panjang 45,0 cm (17.7 in) 25,0 cm (9.8 in)
Rentang Sayap 99,0 cm (39.0 in) 38,0 cm (15.0 in)
Berat 450,0 g (15.87 oz) 120,0 g (4.23 oz)
Diet Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements.
Ukuran Sarang 3-7 2-6
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Crow 45,0 cm
Common Myna 25,0 cm
Rentang Sayap
American Crow 99,0 cm
Common Myna 38,0 cm
Berat
American Crow 450,0 g
Common Myna 120,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

American Crow only

Common Myna only

American Crow

Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.

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

American Crow

Kicauan

Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.

Common Myna

Kicauan

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

American Crow

North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.

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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Status Konservasi

Least Concern

American Crow

Least Concern

Common Myna

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Crow

Bulu

All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.

Paruh

Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's

Common Myna

Bulu

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

Paruh

Strong, slightly curved yellow bill

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About These Birds

American Crow

The American crow is one of North America's most familiar and intelligent birds. Research has shown they can recognize individual human faces and communicate perceived threats to other crows. They form large winter roosts of up to hundreds of thousands of individuals in some cities.

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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