Common Myna vs Black-collared Starling
Acridotheres tristis comparado com Gracupica nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Common Myna | Black-collared Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Acridotheres tristis | Gracupica nigricollis |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | — |
| Envergadura | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) | 31,6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Peso | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) | 157,66666666666666 g (5.56 oz) |
| Dieta | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-6 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Common Myna only
Black-collared Starling 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
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.
Black-collared Starling
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Black-collared Starling
Estado de conservação
Common Myna
Black-collared Starling
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Black-collared Starling
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.
Black-collared Starling
The Black-collared Starling is a large, boldly patterned starling of South and Southeast Asian open habitats, with white head, grey and white body, and a broad black collar. It ranges from Nepal and eastern India through Myanmar and southern China to Sumatra and Borneo, inhabiting open fields, forest edges, and urban areas. It feeds on insects, earthworms, fruits, and grain.