Common Myna vs Superb Fairywren
Acridotheres tristis 比較対象 Malurus cyaneus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Myna | Superb Fairywren |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Acridotheres tristis | Malurus cyaneus |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Maluridae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| 翼開長 | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 体重 | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) | 10.0 g (0.35 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | Primarily insects and other small invertebrates gleaned from low vegetation. Also takes seeds and small … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
共通生息地
None
Common Myna only
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Superb Fairywren
Dense undergrowth in eucalyptus woodland, gardens, parks, and heath throughout southeastern 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.
Superb Fairywren
An extremely complex, melodic song: a long series of trills and warbles delivered rapidly. Males sing throughout the day. Alarm is a sharp 'tseet'. Among Australia's finest singers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Superb Fairywren
Southeastern Australia from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, to South Australia and Tasmania.
保全状況
Common Myna
Superb Fairywren
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
Superb Fairywren
Breeding males have a brilliant violet-blue crown, ear coverts, and mantle with a black throat band. Non-breeding males and females are plain brown with a blue tail.
Fine, pointed, dark 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。
Superb Fairywren
The superb fairywren is one of Australia's most beloved and recognizable birds, with breeding males dressed in spectacular violet-blue plumage. These tiny birds live in cooperative family groups where helpers assist the breeding pair in raising young. Males pluck and present yellow flower petals to females as part of courtship.