Pale-bellied Myna vs Common Myna
Acridotheres cinereus comparado com Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Pale-bellied Myna | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Acridotheres cinereus | Acridotheres tristis |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 25,2 cm (9.9 in) | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Peso | 98,9 g (3.49 oz) | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Pale-bellied Myna only
Nenhum
Common Myna 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
Pale-bellied Myna
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Pale-bellied Myna
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Estado de conservação
Pale-bellied Myna
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Pale-bellied Myna
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
About These Birds
Pale-bellied Myna
The Pale-bellied Myna (<em>Acridotheres cinereus</em>) is a member of the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though its common name implies a notably pale ventral coloration setting it apart from related mynas. It inhabits grassland environments, a habitat type consistent with the open-country preferences of many Acridotheres species. The Pale-bellied Myna is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, reflecting population pressures that may include habitat …
Common Myna
Maina-comum (Acridotheres tristis) — 23-26 cm. Pássaro da família dos estorninhos originário do sul da Ásia, introduzido em numerosas regiões tropicais onde se tornou espécie invasora problemática. Plumagem castanho-escura com cabeça negra e marcas brancas nas asas. Vocaliza com grande variedade de sons. Onívoro oportunista extremamente adaptável.