águia-de-cabeça-branca vs Common Myna
Haliaeetus leucocephalus comparado com Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | águia-de-cabeça-branca | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Acridotheres tristis |
| Ordem | Accipitriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Accipitridae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 79,0 cm (31.1 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 203,0 cm (79.9 in) | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Peso | 4300,0 g (151.68 oz) | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Dieta | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Common Myna only
águia-de-cabeça-branca
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Song & Call Comparison
águia-de-cabeça-branca
High-pitched, chattering whistle: a rapid 'kleek-kik-ik-ik-ik'. Surprisingly weak and thin for such a large raptor. Also gives a lower 'kwit-kwit' call near the nest.
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
águia-de-cabeça-branca
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous 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
águia-de-cabeça-branca
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
águia-de-cabeça-branca
Adults have a dark brown body with a striking white head and tail. Juveniles are mottled brown and white, reaching full adult plumage at age five.
Large, hooked, bright yellow bill
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
águia-de-cabeça-branca
The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States. Once endangered due to DDT pesticide use, it made a remarkable recovery and was removed from the endangered species list in 2007. These powerful raptors build the largest tree nests of any bird, some weighing over two tons.
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.