Königssittich vs Wellensittich
Alisterus scapularis verglichen mit Melopsittacus undulatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Königssittich | Wellensittich |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Alisterus scapularis | Melopsittacus undulatus |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Familie | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 42,0 cm (16.5 in) | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 237,83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | Primarily grass seeds and other small seeds. In the wild, feeds on the ground in … |
| Gelegegröße | 3-6 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Wellensittich
Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
Song & Call Comparison
Königssittich
Wellensittich
A rising, chattering 'budgerigar' chatter: rapid series of 'chek-chek-chek' and melodic warbling. Enormous wild flocks produce a continuous roaring chorus. Good vocal mimics in captivity.
Geographic Range & Migration
Königssittich
Wellensittich
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
Erhaltungsstatus
Königssittich
Wellensittich
How to Tell Them Apart
Königssittich
Wellensittich
Wild-type is green with yellow head and barred black scalloping on upperparts. Captive-bred varieties include blue, white, yellow, and many other colors.
Short, downward-curved, olive-grey bill typical of parakeets
About These Birds
Königssittich
The Australian King-parrot is a large, striking parrot found in humid forests and forest edges of eastern Australia. Weighing about 237.8g with a wingspan of 42cm, the male has a brilliant scarlet head and underparts contrasting with dark green upperparts. It feeds on seeds, fruit, and blossoms in the forest canopy.
Wellensittich
Der Wellensittich ist nach Hunden und Katzen das drittbeliebteste Haustier der Welt und mit Abstand der am häufigsten gehaltene Ziervogel. Wildlebende Wellensittiche ziehen in riesigen, nomadischen Schwärmen umher, die den Himmel verdunkeln können. Männchen können lernen, menschliche Sprache nachzuahmen; ein Rekordhalter beherrschte einen Wortschatz von 1.728 Wörtern.