Common Myna vs Downy Woodpecker
Acridotheres tristis в сравнении с Picoides pubescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Common Myna | Downy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Acridotheres tristis | Picoides pubescens |
| Отряд | Passeriformes | Piciformes |
| Семейство | Sturnidae | Picidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Размах крыльев | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Масса | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) | 27,0 g (0.95 oz) |
| Питание | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … |
| Размер кладки | 2-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Downy Woodpecker
Deciduous and mixed forests, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. The most common woodpecker at feeders in North America.
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.
Downy Woodpecker
A sharp 'pik' or 'peek' contact call. Drums on resonant branches with a rapid, light tattoo — softer than larger woodpeckers. Also gives a high descending whinny 'keeer-keeer'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Downy Woodpecker
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
Охранный статус
Common Myna
Downy Woodpecker
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
Downy Woodpecker
Black and white plumage with a broad white stripe down the back. Black wings with white spots. Males have a small red patch on the nape.
Short, chisel-shaped, dark bill — noticeably shorter than the similar hairy woodpecker
About These Birds
Common Myna
The common myna has been named one of the world's 100 worst invasive species by the IUCN. Originally from South Asia, it has been introduced to tropical regions worldwide where it outcompetes native birds for nest cavities. Despite its invasive status, the myna is an intelligent and charismatic bird capable of mimicking human speech.
Downy Woodpecker
The downy woodpecker is the smallest and most widespread woodpecker in North America. Its small size allows it to forage on thin branches and weed stems that larger woodpeckers cannot access. Downies often join mixed-species flocks in winter, benefiting from the extra vigilance of multiple species watching for predators.