Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Golden-crested Myna
Common Myna
노래
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.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Golden-crested Myna
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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보전 상태
Least Concern
Golden-crested Myna
Least Concern
Common Myna
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Golden-crested Myna
Common Myna
깃털
Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.
부리
Strong, slightly curved yellow bill
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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More Birds in Family
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