Nymphensittich vs Stockente
Nymphicus hollandicus verglichen mit Anas platyrhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Nymphensittich | Stockente |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Nymphicus hollandicus | Anas platyrhynchos |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes | Anseriformes |
| Familie | Cacatuidae | Anatidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) | 58,0 cm (22.8 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 40,0 cm (15.7 in) | 90,0 cm (35.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 90,0 g (3.17 oz) | 1100,0 g (38.80 oz) |
| Ernährung | Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … | Omnivorous — aquatic plants, seeds, insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. Feeds by dabbling, upending, and grazing … |
| Gelegegröße | 1-7 | 4-18 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Nymphensittich
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Stockente
Nearly any wetland habitat including lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, estuaries, and urban park ponds.
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.
Stockente
Female gives the classic 'quack-quack-quack', descending in pitch. Male utters soft nasal 'raeb-raeb'. Both give a high 'gag-gag-gag' when alarmed or taking flight.
Geographic Range & Migration
Nymphensittich
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Stockente
Native across the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand.
Erhaltungsstatus
Nymphensittich
Stockente
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
Stockente
Breeding males have an iridescent green head, white neck ring, chestnut breast, and grey body. Females are mottled brown. Both sexes show a blue speculum bordered by white.
Broad, flat bill — yellow-green in males, orange-brown in females
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.
Stockente
Die Stockente ist die Stammform der meisten Hausentenrassen und die häufigste und am weitesten verbreitete Schwimmente der Welt. Erpel zeigen aufwendige Balzrituale, darunter Kopfnicken und pfeifend-grunzende Rufe. Stockenten sind äußerst anpassungsfähig und gedeihen sowohl in der Wildnis als auch in städtischen Lebensräumen.