Common Myna vs Downy Woodpecker
Acridotheres tristis 对比 Picoides pubescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Myna | Downy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Acridotheres tristis | Picoides pubescens |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Piciformes |
| 科 | Sturnidae | Picidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 翼展 | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| 体重 | 120.0 g (4.23 oz) | 27.0 g (0.95 oz) |
| 食性 | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … |
| 产卵数 | 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.
Downy Woodpecker
Deciduous and mixed forests, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. The most common woodpecker at feeders in North America.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Downy Woodpecker
A sharp 'pik' or 'peek' contact call. Drums on resonant branches with a rapid, light tattoo — softer than larger woodpeckers. Also gives a high descending whinny 'keeer-keeer'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Downy Woodpecker
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
保护状况
Common Myna
Downy Woodpecker
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Downy Woodpecker
Black and white plumage with a broad white stripe down the back. Black wings with white spots. Males have a small red patch on the nape.
Short, chisel-shaped, dark bill — noticeably shorter than the similar hairy woodpecker
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。
Downy Woodpecker
The downy woodpecker is the smallest and most widespread woodpecker in North America. Its small size allows it to forage on thin branches and weed stems that larger woodpeckers cannot access. Downies often join mixed-species flocks in winter, benefiting from the extra vigilance of multiple species watching for predators.