Micronesian Starling vs Common Myna

Aplonis opaca 对比 Acridotheres tristis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Micronesian Starling Common Myna
学名 Aplonis opaca Acridotheres tristis
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Sturnidae Sturnidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长 25.0 cm (9.8 in)
翼展 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 38.0 cm (15.0 in)
体重 82.86666666666666 g (2.92 oz) 120.0 g (4.23 oz)
食性 -- Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements.
产卵数 1-4 2-6
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Micronesian Starling
Common Myna 25.0 cm
翼展
Micronesian Starling 25.0 cm
Common Myna 38.0 cm
体重
Micronesian Starling 82.86666666666666 g
Common Myna 120.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Micronesian Starling only

Common Myna only

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

Micronesian Starling

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

Micronesian Starling

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

Micronesian Starling

Least Concern

Common Myna

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How to Tell Them Apart

Micronesian Starling

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

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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