Nymphensittich vs Carnaby's Black-cockatoo
Nymphicus hollandicus verglichen mit Zanda latirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Nymphensittich | Carnaby's Black-cockatoo |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Nymphicus hollandicus | Zanda latirostris |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Familie | Cacatuidae | Cacatuidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Länge | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 40,0 cm (15.7 in) | 72,2 cm (28.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 90,0 g (3.17 oz) | 625,0 g (22.05 oz) |
| Ernährung | Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … | -- |
| 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.
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.
Carnaby's Black-cockatoo
Geographic Range & Migration
Nymphensittich
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Carnaby's Black-cockatoo
Erhaltungsstatus
Nymphensittich
Carnaby's Black-cockatoo
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
Carnaby's Black-cockatoo
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.