Common Myna vs Apo Myna
Acridotheres tristis dibandingkan dengan Goodfellowia miranda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Common Myna | Apo Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Acridotheres tristis | Goodfellowia miranda |
| Ordo | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famili | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Panjang | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) | 23,7 cm (9.3 in) |
| Berat | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) | 109,0 g (3.84 oz) |
| Diet | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | 2-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Myna
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.
Apo Myna
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Apo Myna
Status Konservasi
Common Myna
Apo Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Myna
Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.
Strong, slightly curved yellow bill
Apo Myna
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.
Apo Myna
The Apo Myna is a near-threatened starling endemic to Mount Apo and surrounding mountains in Mindanao, Philippines, weighing about 109 grams with a wingspan near 24 cm. It inhabits montane forest interiors where it forages for fruit and invertebrates. Its restricted range and ongoing forest loss in Mindanao pose ongoing threats to the species.