Asian Glossy Starling vs Common Myna
Aplonis panayensis 对比 Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Asian Glossy Starling | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aplonis panayensis | Acridotheres tristis |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Sturnidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 翼展 | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) |
| 体重 | 55.25 g (1.95 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 | 3-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Song & Call Comparison
Asian Glossy Starling
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Asian Glossy Starling
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
保护状况
Asian Glossy Starling
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Asian Glossy Starling
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
About These Birds
Asian Glossy Starling
The Asian Glossy Starling is a small, gregarious starling found in forests, mangroves, and urban areas across Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Weighing about 55g with a wingspan near 19.1cm, it has shimmering green-black plumage and a bright red eye. It moves in noisy flocks and feeds on fruit and small insects.
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。