Common Myna vs Eurasian Magpie

Acridotheres tristis 比較対象 Pica pica

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Common Myna Eurasian Magpie
学名 Acridotheres tristis Pica pica
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Sturnidae Corvidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 46.0 cm (18.1 in)
翼開長 38.0 cm (15.0 in) 56.0 cm (22.0 in)
体重 120.0 g (4.23 oz) 220.0 g (7.76 oz)
食性 Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval.
一腹卵数 2-6 2-8
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Common Myna 25.0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
翼開長
Common Myna 38.0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
体重
Common Myna 120.0 g
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

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Common Myna

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

Eurasian Magpie

Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.

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Song & Call Comparison

Common Myna

さえずり

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.

Eurasian Magpie

さえずり

A harsh, rapid chattering 'chach-chach-chach'. Also gives a variety of whistles and clucking notes. Known to mimic other birds and sounds. Very vocal in pairs.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Common Myna

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

Eurasian Magpie

Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.

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保全状況

Least Concern

Common Myna

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

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How to Tell Them Apart

Common Myna

羽毛

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

くちばし

Strong, slightly curved yellow bill

Eurasian Magpie

羽毛

Bold black and white pattern with iridescent blue-green gloss on the wings and long graduated tail. White scapulars and flanks contrast with the black body.

くちばし

Strong, straight black bill

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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。

Eurasian Magpie

動物で初めて鏡像認識テストに合格した非哺乳類の鳥。高い知性を持つカラス科の鳥。

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