Common Myna vs Principe Starling

Acridotheres tristis 比較対象 Lamprotornis ornatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Common Myna Principe Starling
学名 Acridotheres tristis Lamprotornis ornatus
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Sturnidae Sturnidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長 25.0 cm (9.8 in)
翼開長 38.0 cm (15.0 in) 30.0 cm (11.8 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. --
一腹卵数 2-6 --
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Common Myna 25.0 cm
Principe Starling
翼開長
Common Myna 38.0 cm
Principe Starling 30.0 cm
体重
Common Myna 120.0 g
Principe Starling 130.0 g

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

Common Myna only

Principe Starling only

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

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.

Principe Starling

Geographic Range & Migration

Common Myna

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

Principe Starling

保全状況

Least Concern

Common Myna

Least Concern

Principe Starling

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

Principe Starling

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。

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