Common Myna vs Common Starling
Acridotheres tristis 比較対象 Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Myna | Common Starling |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Acridotheres tristis | Sturnus vulgaris |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| 翼開長 | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) | 37.0 cm (14.6 in) |
| 体重 | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) | 78.0 g (2.75 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-6 | 4-7 |
| 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.
Common Starling
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
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.
Common Starling
A complex mimic: rattles, whistles, clicks, and squeaks mixed with imitations of other birds. Song is a continuous medley. Also gives harsh 'scheer' alarm and chattering.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
保全状況
Common Myna
Common Starling
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
Common Starling
Glossy black plumage with iridescent purple and green sheen in breeding season. Winter plumage shows white spotting. Short tail and pointed wings in flight.
Long, pointed bill — yellow in breeding season, dark in winter
Key Differences
- • Weight: Common Starling (78g) vs Common Myna (120g)
- • Length: Common Starling (21.5 cm) vs Common Myna (25 cm)
- • Wingspan: Common Starling (37 cm) vs Common Myna (38 cm)
- • Habitat: Common Starling prefers Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms en; Common Myna prefers Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated
About These Birds
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。
Common Starling
ホシムクドリ（Sturnus vulgaris）— ユーラシア原産で北米・豪州・南アフリカに移入された。金属光沢のある羽と白い斑点が特徴。巨大な群れ（マーモレーション）を形成する。