Wellensittich vs Haussperling
Melopsittacus undulatus verglichen mit Passer domesticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Wellensittich | Haussperling |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Melopsittacus undulatus | Passer domesticus |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Psittaculidae | Passeridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) |
| Ernährung | Primarily grass seeds and other small seeds. In the wild, feeds on the ground in … | Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps … |
| Gelegegröße | 4-6 | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Wellensittich
Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
Haussperling
Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.
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.
Haussperling
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Wellensittich
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
Haussperling
Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed wild bird.
Erhaltungsstatus
Wellensittich
Haussperling
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
Haussperling
Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.
Short, stout, conical bill — black in breeding males, yellowish in non-breeding
Key Differences
- • Weight: House Sparrow (30g) vs Budgerigar (30g)
- • Length: House Sparrow (16 cm) vs Budgerigar (18 cm)
- • Wingspan: House Sparrow (25 cm) vs Budgerigar (30 cm)
- • Family: House Sparrow (Passeridae) vs Budgerigar (Psittaculidae)
- • Habitat: House Sparrow prefers Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, t; Budgerigar prefers Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian
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.
Haussperling
Der Haussperling ist vermutlich der weltweit erfolgreichste Vogel im Zusammenleben mit dem Menschen. 1851 in New York eingeführt, verbreitete er sich innerhalb weniger Jahrzehnte über ganz Nordamerika. Trotz seiner weltweiten Häufigkeit sind die Bestände des Haussperlings in Teilen Westeuropas deutlich zurückgegangen.