Atlantic Puffin vs Common Myna
Fratercula arctica comparado com Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Atlantic Puffin | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Fratercula arctica | Acridotheres tristis |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Alcidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Peso | 380,0 g (13.40 oz) | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Dieta | Small fish, especially sand eels, herring, and capelin. Dives underwater using wings for propulsion, catching … | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Atlantic Puffin
Breeds on grassy cliff tops and offshore islands. Spends winter entirely at sea in the North Atlantic.
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Song & Call Comparison
Atlantic Puffin
At burrow gives a low, moaning 'arr-arr-arr' growl. Silent at sea. At breeding colonies produces a series of grunting croaks. Chicks give soft peeping calls.
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
Atlantic Puffin
North Atlantic from eastern Canada and northeastern United States to Iceland, Norway, and northwest Russia.
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Estado de conservação
Atlantic Puffin
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Atlantic Puffin
Black upperparts and white underparts with a distinctive white face. In breeding season, the face brightens and colourful bill plates develop. Winter plumage is duller with a darker face.
Large, laterally compressed, triangular bill — bright orange, blue, and yellow in breeding season
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
Atlantic Puffin
The Atlantic puffin, often called the clown of the sea, is a charismatic seabird that nests in burrows on northern sea cliffs. Puffins can carry up to a dozen fish crosswise in their beaks at once thanks to backward-facing spines on their palate. Climate change and overfishing are threatening their food supply, leading to population declines.
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.