Wellensittich vs Star
Melopsittacus undulatus verglichen mit Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Wellensittich | Star |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Melopsittacus undulatus | Sturnus vulgaris |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Psittaculidae | Sturnidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) |
| Ernährung | Primarily grass seeds and other small seeds. In the wild, feeds on the ground in … | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| Gelegegröße | 4-6 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Wellensittich
Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
Star
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
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.
Star
A complex mimic: rattles, whistles, clicks, and squeaks mixed with imitations of other birds. Song is a continuous medley. Also gives harsh 'scheer' alarm and chattering.
Geographic Range & Migration
Wellensittich
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
Star
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Erhaltungsstatus
Wellensittich
Star
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
Star
Glossy black plumage with iridescent purple and green sheen in breeding season. Winter plumage shows white spotting. Short tail and pointed wings in flight.
Long, pointed bill — yellow in breeding season, dark in winter
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.
Star
Der Star ist berühmt für seine Schwarmflüge – riesige, wirbelnde Verbände aus Tausenden Vögeln, die am winterlichen Himmel faszinierende Muster bilden. Als geschickter Imitator kann er andere Vogelrufe, Autoalarmanlagen und Handy-Klingeltöne nachahmen. In Nordamerika wurde er von einer Gruppe eingeführt, die jeden von Shakespeare erwähnten Vogel dort ansiedeln wollte.