Common Blackbird vs Common Myna
Turdus merula 对比 Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Blackbird | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Turdus merula | Acridotheres tristis |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Turdidae | Sturnidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 翼展 | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) |
| 体重 | 100.0 g (3.53 oz) | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) |
| 食性 | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| 产卵数 | 3-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Blackbird
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Blackbird
Arguably Britain's finest songster: rich, flute-like phrases with deep, mellow quality. Sings persistently at dusk. Alarm is a sharp 'chook-chook'. Song includes liquid 'pew' notes.
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
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
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
Common Blackbird
Common Myna
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Blackbird
Males are jet black with a bright yellow-orange bill and eye-ring. Females are dark brown with mottled underparts and a dull yellowish bill.
Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females
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
Common Blackbird
欧洲乌鸫（Turdus merula）— 广泛分布于欧洲的鸫科鸟类。雄鸟全身黑色，嘴黄色；雌鸟棕色。栖息于花园和森林，鸣声悦耳动听。
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。