Common Myna vs Eurasian Magpie

Acridotheres tristis 对比 Pica pica

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Common Myna Eurasian Magpie
学名 Acridotheres tristis Pica pica
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Sturnidae Corvidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长 25.0 cm (9.8 in) 46.0 cm (18.1 in)
翼展 38.0 cm (15.0 in) 56.0 cm (22.0 in)
体重 120.0 g (4.23 oz) 220.0 g (7.76 oz)
食性 Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval.
产卵数 2-6 2-8
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Common Myna 25.0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 46.0 cm
翼展
Common Myna 38.0 cm
Eurasian Magpie 56.0 cm
体重
Common Myna 120.0 g
Eurasian Magpie 220.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Common Myna only

Eurasian Magpie only

Common Myna

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

Eurasian Magpie

Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.

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Song & Call Comparison

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.

Eurasian Magpie

鸣唱

A harsh, rapid chattering 'chach-chach-chach'. Also gives a variety of whistles and clucking notes. Known to mimic other birds and sounds. Very vocal in pairs.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Common Myna

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

Eurasian Magpie

Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.

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保护状况

Least Concern

Common Myna

Least Concern

Eurasian Magpie

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How to Tell Them Apart

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

Eurasian Magpie

羽毛

Bold black and white pattern with iridescent blue-green gloss on the wings and long graduated tail. White scapulars and flanks contrast with the black body.

Strong, straight black 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。

Eurasian Magpie

第一种在镜中认出自己的非哺乳动物。大胆的鸦科鸟类。筑造精致的有顶巢穴。

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