Common Myna vs Javan Myna

Common Myna

Acridotheres tristis

Medium116 gUrban

The common myna is readily identified by the brown body, black hooded head and the bare yellow patch behind the eye. The bill and legs are bright yellow. They have rounded wings as well, and a round square tipped tail. There is a white patch on the outer primaries and the wing lining on the underside is white, as well as having a white tail tip. The sexes are similar and birds are usually seen in pairs. The common myna obeys Gloger's rule in that the birds from northwestern India tend to be paler than their darker counterparts in southern India. Voice: The calls includes croaks, squawks, chirps, clicks, whistles and 'growls', and the bird often fluffs its feathers and bobs its head in singing. The common myna screeches warnings to its mate or other birds in cases of predators in proximity or when it is about to take off flying. Common mynas are popular as cage birds for their singing and "speaking" abilities.

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Javan Myna

Acridotheres javanicus

Medium94 gGrassland

The Javan myna is a stocky, medium-sized bird measuring 21–23 cm (8.3–9.1 in) in length and weighing approximately 100 g (3.5 oz). The plumage is mainly black with a slight glossy sheen. The wings are brownish-black, and the primary feathers have white bases that form a striking white wing bar visible during flight. A white tail bar is also displayed in flight. The undertail coverts are white, which is the basis for the alternative name "white-vented myna". A short, erect crest adorns the forehead. The beak, legs, and feet are bright yellow. Voice: The Javan myna has a varied vocal repertoire similar to that of the common myna. Calls include loud whistles, chattering, and harsh, grating notes. The species is often vocal, particularly at communal roosts where large numbers gather in the evening and produce a considerable cacophony.

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