Wellensittich vs White-naped Lory
Melopsittacus undulatus verglichen mit Lorius albidinucha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Wellensittich | White-naped Lory |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Melopsittacus undulatus | Lorius albidinucha |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Familie | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) | 31,9 cm (12.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) | 133,0 g (4.69 oz) |
| Ernährung | Primarily grass seeds and other small seeds. In the wild, feeds on the ground in … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 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
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.
White-naped Lory
Geographic Range & Migration
Wellensittich
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
White-naped Lory
Erhaltungsstatus
Wellensittich
White-naped Lory
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
White-naped Lory
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.