Purple-backed Starling vs Common Myna
Agropsar sturninus 比較対象 Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Purple-backed Starling | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Agropsar sturninus | Acridotheres tristis |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 翼開長 | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) |
| 体重 | 74.85 g (2.64 oz) | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| 一腹卵数 | 3-7 | 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
Purple-backed Starling
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Purple-backed Starling
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
保全状況
Purple-backed Starling
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Purple-backed Starling
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
About These Birds
Purple-backed Starling
The Purple-backed Starling, <em>Agropsar sturninus</em>, is a member of the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas, breeding in northeastern Asia and wintering in Southeast Asia. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is associated with forest habitats, including open woodlands and forest edges across its breeding range in northeastern China, the Korean Peninsula, and adjacent areas, wintering in Borneo, the Philippines, and nearby islands. The Purple-backed Starling holds a conservation status …
Common Myna
ハッカチョウ（Acridotheres tristis）— 南アジア原産で世界各地に移入された強い適応力をもつムクドリ科の鳥。黄色い嘴と目の周りの黄色い皮膚が特徴。