American Crow vs Common Myna
Corvus brachyrhynchos comparado com Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Crow | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Acridotheres tristis |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Corvidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 99,0 cm (39.0 in) | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Peso | 450,0 g (15.87 oz) | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Dieta | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-7 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Common Myna only
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Song & Call Comparison
American Crow
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
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
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Estado de conservação
American Crow
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
American Crow
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
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
American Crow
O Corvo-americano (Corvus brachyrhynchos) é um dos corvos mais reconhecíveis e inteligentes da América do Norte, pertencente à família Corvidae. Amplamente distribuído por toda a América do Norte, habita uma grande variedade de habitats, incluindo florestas, campos agrícolas, subúrbios e centros urbanos. Mede aproximadamente 40-53 cm e pesa entre 300-600 g. A plumagem é completamente preta com reflexos iridescentes. Onívoro altamente adaptável, alimenta-se de insetos, frutos, carrion, lixo e praticamente qualquer material comestível disponível. Exibe comportamento social complexo, incluindo vida …
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.