Common Starling vs Bare-eyed Myna
Sturnus vulgaris comparado com Streptocitta albertinae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Common Starling | Bare-eyed Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Sturnus vulgaris | Streptocitta albertinae |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) | — |
| Envergadura | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) | 29,0 cm (11.4 in) |
| Peso | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) | 248,0 g (8.75 oz) |
| Dieta | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 4-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Common Starling only
Bare-eyed Myna only
Common Starling
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Starling
A complex mimic: rattles, whistles, clicks, and squeaks mixed with imitations of other birds. Song is a continuous medley. Also gives harsh 'scheer' alarm and chattering.
Bare-eyed Myna
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Bare-eyed Myna
Estado de conservação
Common Starling
Bare-eyed Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Starling
Glossy black plumage with iridescent purple and green sheen in breeding season. Winter plumage shows white spotting. Short tail and pointed wings in flight.
Long, pointed bill — yellow in breeding season, dark in winter
Bare-eyed Myna
About These Birds
Common Starling
Estorninho-malhado (Sturnus vulgaris) — 19-22 cm. Distribuído pela Europa e Ásia, introduzido na América do Norte, Austrália e África do Sul. Plumagem negra com reflexo metálico verde e roxo, com pontas brancas no inverno. Voo em bandos enormes (murmuração) é espetáculo notável. Excelente imitador. Omnívoro adaptável a ambientes urbanos e agrícolas.
Bare-eyed Myna
The Bare-eyed Myna is a Near Threatened starling of the family Sturnidae endemic to the Sula Islands of Indonesia. Weighing about 248g with a wingspan of 29cm, it is a large myna with characteristic bare skin around the eyes. It inhabits forest edges and secondary growth where it forages for fruit and insects.