Common Myna vs Purple-headed Starling
Acridotheres tristis comparado com Hylopsar purpureiceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Common Myna | Purple-headed Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Acridotheres tristis | Hylopsar purpureiceps |
| 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) | 22,9 cm (9.0 in) |
| Peso | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) | 63,666666666666664 g (2.25 oz) |
| Dieta | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-6 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
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Common Myna only
Purple-headed 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.
Purple-headed 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.
Purple-headed Starling
Estado de conservação
Common Myna
Purple-headed 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
Purple-headed 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.