Nymphensittich vs Turmfalke
Nymphicus hollandicus verglichen mit Falco tinnunculus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Nymphensittich | Turmfalke |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Nymphicus hollandicus | Falco tinnunculus |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes | Falconiformes |
| Familie | Cacatuidae | Falconidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) | 34,0 cm (13.4 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 40,0 cm (15.7 in) | 74,0 cm (29.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 90,0 g (3.17 oz) | 190,0 g (6.70 oz) |
| Ernährung | Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … | Primarily voles and mice, also lizards, large insects, and small birds. Hunts by hovering at … |
| Gelegegröße | 1-7 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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Nymphensittich only
Turmfalke only
Nymphensittich
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Turmfalke
Open country including farmland, grasslands, moorland, and urban areas. Common along motorways and in cities across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
Nymphensittich
A loud, whistled 'weet' or 'weeeet'. Males whistle a melodic series; contact call is a high nasal 'ny'. Capable of mimicry in captivity. Song is relatively simple but pleasant.
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
Nymphensittich
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Turmfalke
Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most common and widespread raptors in the Old World.
Erhaltungsstatus
Nymphensittich
Turmfalke
How to Tell Them Apart
Nymphensittich
Wild-type males are grey with white wing patches, a yellow face, and bright orange cheek patches. Females are duller with barred tail undersides. Many captive color mutations exist.
Short, curved, grey bill
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
Nymphensittich
Der Nymphensittich ist das kleinste Mitglied der Familie der Kakadus und einer der weltweit beliebtesten Ziervögel. Diese sanftmütigen, intelligenten Papageien können lernen, Melodien zu pfeifen und Geräusche nachzuahmen. Wildlebende Nymphensittiche sind Nomaden und ziehen im Schwarm durch das australische Outback, dem Nahrungs- und Wasserangebot folgend.
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.