Common Myna vs Lesser Blue-eared Starling
Acridotheres tristis comparado com Lamprotornis chloropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Common Myna | Lesser Blue-eared Starling |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Acridotheres tristis | Lamprotornis chloropterus |
| 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) | 23,5 cm (9.3 in) |
| Peso | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) | 64,0 g (2.26 oz) |
| Dieta | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-6 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Nenhum
Common Myna only
Lesser Blue-eared 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.
Lesser Blue-eared 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.
Lesser Blue-eared Starling
Estado de conservação
Common Myna
Lesser Blue-eared 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
Lesser Blue-eared 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.
Lesser Blue-eared Starling
O estorninho-de-asa-verde é um estorninho africano com partes superiores verde-esmeralda, encontrado em florestas abertas e savanas da África Oriental e Meridional.