Cacatúa ninfa vs Mirlo Común

Nymphicus hollandicus comparado con Turdus merula

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Cacatúa ninfa Mirlo Común
Nombre científico Nymphicus hollandicus Turdus merula
Orden Psittaciformes Passeriformes
Familia Cacatuidae Turdidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud 32,0 cm (12.6 in) 25,0 cm (9.8 in)
Envergadura 40,0 cm (15.7 in) 36,0 cm (14.2 in)
Peso 90,0 g (3.17 oz) 100,0 g (3.53 oz)
Dieta Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls …
Tamaño de la puesta 1-7 3-5
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Cacatúa ninfa 32,0 cm
Mirlo Común 25,0 cm
Envergadura
Cacatúa ninfa 40,0 cm
Mirlo Común 36,0 cm
Peso
Cacatúa ninfa 90,0 g
Mirlo Común 100,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Cacatúa ninfa only

Ninguno

Mirlo Común only

Cacatúa ninfa

Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.

Mirlo Común

Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.

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Song & Call Comparison

Cacatúa ninfa

Canto

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.

Mirlo Común

Canto

Arguably Britain's finest songster: rich, flute-like phrases with deep, mellow quality. Sings persistently at dusk. Alarm is a sharp 'chook-chook'. Song includes liquid 'pew' notes.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Cacatúa ninfa

Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.

Mirlo Común

Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.

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Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Cacatúa ninfa

Least Concern

Mirlo Común

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How to Tell Them Apart

Cacatúa ninfa

Plumaje

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.

Pico

Short, curved, grey bill

Mirlo Común

Plumaje

Males are jet black with a bright yellow-orange bill and eye-ring. Females are dark brown with mottled underparts and a dull yellowish bill.

Pico

Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females

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About These Birds

Cacatúa ninfa

La cacatúa ninfa es el miembro más pequeño de la familia de las cacatúas y una de las aves de compañía más populares del mundo. Estos loros dóciles e inteligentes pueden aprender a silbar melodías e imitar sonidos. En estado salvaje son nómadas y se desplazan en bandadas siguiendo la disponibilidad de agua y alimento por el interior semiárido de Australia.

Mirlo Común

Mirlo común (Turdus merula) — Uno de los pájaros más populares de Europa. El macho es completamente negro con el pico y el anillo ocular amarillos; la hembra es parda con moteado en el pecho. Canto flautístico y melodioso. Muy adaptado a jardines, parques y bosques.

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