Common Myna vs Laughing Kookaburra
Acridotheres tristis 比較対象 Dacelo novaeguineae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Myna | Laughing Kookaburra |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Acridotheres tristis | Dacelo novaeguineae |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Alcedinidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) |
| 翼開長 | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) | 65.0 cm (25.6 in) |
| 体重 | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) | 340.0 g (11.99 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | Insects, lizards, snakes, small mammals, birds, and crustaceans. A sit-and-wait predator that swoops from a … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-6 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
共通生息地
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Common Myna only
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Laughing Kookaburra
Eucalyptus forests, woodland, and suburban gardens throughout eastern and southwestern Australia.
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.
Laughing Kookaburra
The eponymous call: a loud, rollicking laughter 'koo-koo-koo-ka-ka-ka-ka', rising then falling. Family groups call together creating a cacophony. Iconic sound of the Australian bush.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Laughing Kookaburra
Eastern Australia from Cape York to South Australia and Tasmania. Introduced to southwestern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.
保全状況
Common Myna
Laughing Kookaburra
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
Laughing Kookaburra
Brown upperparts with blue patches on the wings and rump. Creamy white head and underparts with a dark eye stripe. Dark brown tail with rufous barring.
Very large, heavy, dark upper mandible and pale lower mandible
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。
Laughing Kookaburra
The laughing kookaburra is the largest kingfisher in the world, famous for its raucous laughing call that has become an iconic sound of the Australian bush. Despite being a kingfisher, it rarely eats fish, preferring terrestrial prey. Family groups perform chorus calls at dawn and dusk to mark their territory.