Common Myna vs European Roller
Acridotheres tristis 比較対象 Coracias garrulus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Myna | European Roller |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Acridotheres tristis | Coracias garrulus |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Coraciidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 31.0 cm (12.2 in) |
| 翼開長 | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) | 66.0 cm (26.0 in) |
| 体重 | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) | 130.0 g (4.59 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | Large insects, especially beetles, grasshoppers, and crickets. Also takes small reptiles, frogs, and scorpions. Hunts … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-6 | 3-6 |
| 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.
European Roller
Warm, dry, open country with scattered trees and nest holes. Breeds in tree cavities, earth banks, and nest boxes.
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.
European Roller
A harsh, grating 'rack-rack' or 'quarrk' in flight. Gives a variety of sharp nasal calls at the nest. Not melodic; primary vocalizations are alarm and contact calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
European Roller
Southern and eastern Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
保全状況
Common Myna
European Roller
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
European Roller
Turquoise-blue head, breast, and tail. Chestnut-brown back. Vivid ultramarine blue and black wing patches visible in flight.
Short, stout, dark hooked bill
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。
European Roller
ヨーロッパで最も色彩豊かな鳥の一つで、求愛時にローリングと呼ばれる独特の空中飛翔を行う。