Black-winged Myna vs Common Myna
Acridotheres melanopterus comparado com Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Black-winged Myna | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Acridotheres melanopterus | Acridotheres tristis |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Peso | 89,0 g (3.14 oz) | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Black-winged Myna only
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
Black-winged 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
Black-winged 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
Black-winged Myna
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Black-winged 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
Black-winged Myna
The Black-winged Myna (<em>Acridotheres melanopterus</em>) belongs to 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 refers to distinctive black wing markings that characterize adults. It inhabits coastal, forest, and grassland environments, indicating ecological flexibility across its native range in Java and Bali, Indonesia. The Black-winged Myna is listed as Endangered by the IUCN, reflecting severe population decline driven primarily by intensive trapping for …
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.