Nymphensittich vs Quetzal
Nymphicus hollandicus verglichen mit Pharomachrus mocinno
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Nymphensittich | Quetzal |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Nymphicus hollandicus | Pharomachrus mocinno |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes | Trogoniformes |
| Familie | Cacatuidae | Trogonidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 40,0 cm (15.7 in) | 50,0 cm (19.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 90,0 g (3.17 oz) | 210,0 g (7.41 oz) |
| Ernährung | Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … | Primarily wild avocados and other laurel family fruits, supplemented with insects, lizards, and frogs. A … |
| Gelegegröße | 1-7 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Nymphensittich
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Quetzal
Montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200 and 3,000 meters. Requires old-growth forest with dead trees for nesting cavities.
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.
Quetzal
Melodious, repetitive cooing: a series of 'kowee-kowee-kowee' or 'woh-woh-woh-woh' phrases. Male sings from high exposed perches in cloud forest canopy. Evocative highland call.
Geographic Range & Migration
Nymphensittich
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Quetzal
Southern Mexico through Central America to western Panama. Resident in mountain cloud forests.
Erhaltungsstatus
Nymphensittich
Quetzal
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
Quetzal
Males have iridescent emerald-green upperparts, a crimson-red breast, and extraordinarily long green tail coverts streaming up to 65 cm beyond the tail. Females are duller with grey breasts.
Short, broad, bright yellow bill partially hidden by green feathers
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.
Quetzal
Der Quetzal galt den Maya und Azteken als göttlich und wurde mit der gefiederten Schlangengottheit Quetzalcoatl in Verbindung gebracht. Sein schillernd grünes Gefieder und die langen Schwanzfedern machen ihn zu einem der schönsten Vögel der Welt. Die Landeswährung Guatemalas ist nach diesem Vogel benannt.