Pale-bellied Myna vs Common Starling
Acridotheres cinereus 对比 Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Pale-bellied Myna | Common Starling |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Acridotheres cinereus | Sturnus vulgaris |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| 保护状况 | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| 翼展 | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) | 37.0 cm (14.6 in) |
| 体重 | 98.9 g (3.49 oz) | 78.0 g (2.75 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| 产卵数 | -- | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Starling
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
Pale-bellied Myna
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Pale-bellied Myna
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
保护状况
Pale-bellied Myna
Common Starling
How to Tell Them Apart
Pale-bellied Myna
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
About These Birds
Pale-bellied Myna
The Pale-bellied Myna (<em>Acridotheres cinereus</em>) is a member of the family Sturnidae, the starlings and mynas. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though its common name implies a notably pale ventral coloration setting it apart from related mynas. It inhabits grassland environments, a habitat type consistent with the open-country preferences of many Acridotheres species. The Pale-bellied Myna is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, reflecting population pressures that may include habitat …
Common Starling
紫翅椋鸟（Sturnus vulgaris）— 原产于欧亚大陆，已引入北美、澳大利亚和南非。具金属光泽的羽毛和白色斑点为特征。能形成壮观的大群（椋鸟旋舞）。