American Crow vs Common Myna

Corvus brachyrhynchos 对比 Acridotheres tristis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 American Crow Common Myna
学名 Corvus brachyrhynchos Acridotheres tristis
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Corvidae Sturnidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长 45.0 cm (17.7 in) 25.0 cm (9.8 in)
翼展 99.0 cm (39.0 in) 38.0 cm (15.0 in)
体重 450.0 g (15.87 oz) 120.0 g (4.23 oz)
食性 Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements.
产卵数 3-7 2-6
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
American Crow 45.0 cm
Common Myna 25.0 cm
翼展
American Crow 99.0 cm
Common Myna 38.0 cm
体重
American Crow 450.0 g
Common Myna 120.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

American Crow only

Common Myna only

American Crow

Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.

Common Myna

Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.

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Song & Call Comparison

American Crow

鸣唱

Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.

Common Myna

鸣唱

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

American Crow

North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.

Common Myna

Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.

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保护状况

Least Concern

American Crow

Least Concern

Common Myna

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How to Tell Them Apart

American Crow

羽毛

All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.

Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's

Common Myna

羽毛

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

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About These Birds

American Crow

美洲乌鸦(学名Corvus brachyrhynchos)是北美最常见、最广为人知的智慧鸟类之一。研究表明乌鸦能记住人脸,并在鸟类中表现出最高水平的工具使用能力。体全黑,成群活动。属鸦科(Corvidae),杂食性,高度适应人类环境。

Common Myna

家八哥(Acridotheres tristis)— 原产于南亚,已被引入世界各地的强适应性椋鸟科鸟类。黄色嘴和眼周黄色裸皮为特征。

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