Wellensittich vs Turmfalke
Melopsittacus undulatus verglichen mit Falco tinnunculus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Wellensittich | Turmfalke |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Melopsittacus undulatus | Falco tinnunculus |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes | Falconiformes |
| Familie | Psittaculidae | Falconidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | 34,0 cm (13.4 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) | 74,0 cm (29.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) | 190,0 g (6.70 oz) |
| Ernährung | Primarily grass seeds and other small seeds. In the wild, feeds on the ground in … | Primarily voles and mice, also lizards, large insects, and small birds. Hunts by hovering at … |
| Gelegegröße | 4-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Wellensittich only
Turmfalke only
Wellensittich
Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
Turmfalke
Open country including farmland, grasslands, moorland, and urban areas. Common along motorways and in cities across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Turmfalke
A shrill, repeated 'kee-kee-kee-kee' or 'kik-ik-ik', especially near nest. Alarm call is a nasal chattering. Generally less vocal than larger falcons. Calls ring clearly in open country.
Geographic Range & Migration
Wellensittich
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
Turmfalke
Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most common and widespread raptors in the Old World.
Erhaltungsstatus
Wellensittich
Turmfalke
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Turmfalke
Males have a blue-grey head and tail with a rufous back spotted with black. Females are rufous-brown with heavy barring. Both have a dark moustachial stripe.
Short, hooked grey bill with a yellow cere
About These Birds
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.
Turmfalke
Der Turmfalke ist der häufigste Falke Europas und bekannt für seine Fähigkeit, bei der Jagd reglos im Wind zu rütteln, während er nach Beute Ausschau hält. Untersuchungen zeigen, dass Turmfalken ultraviolettes Licht sehen können und so die UV-reflektierenden Urinspuren von Wühlmäusen aufspüren. Die Art hat sich bemerkenswert gut an städtische Lebensräume angepasst.