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
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.
Black-collared Starling
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Black-collared Starling
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Conservation Status Comparison
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보전 상태
Least Concern
Common Myna
Least Concern
Black-collared Starling
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
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
Black-collared Starling
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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The Black-collared Starling is a large, boldly patterned starling of South and Southeast Asian open habitats, with white head, grey and white body, and a broad black collar. It ranges from Nepal and eastern India through Myanmar and southern China to Sumatra and Borneo, inhabiting open fields, forest edges, and urban areas. It feeds on insects, earthworms, fruits, and grain.
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Related Comparisons
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