Samoan Starling vs Common Myna
Aplonis atrifusca comparado com Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Samoan Starling | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Aplonis atrifusca | Acridotheres tristis |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 29,0 cm (11.4 in) | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Peso | 120,10000000000001 g (4.24 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
Samoan Starling 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
Samoan Starling
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
Samoan Starling
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Estado de conservação
Samoan Starling
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Samoan Starling
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
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.