Cacatúa ninfa vs Azulejo Oriental
Nymphicus hollandicus comparado con Sialia sialis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Cacatúa ninfa | Azulejo Oriental |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Nymphicus hollandicus | Sialia sialis |
| Orden | Psittaciformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Cacatuidae | Turdidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) | 17,5 cm (6.9 in) |
| Envergadura | 40,0 cm (15.7 in) | 27,0 cm (10.6 in) |
| Peso | 90,0 g (3.17 oz) | 31,0 g (1.09 oz) |
| Dieta | Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … | Insects in summer, berries in winter. Hunts from low perches, dropping to the ground to … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-7 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Cacatúa ninfa
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Azulejo Oriental
Open woodland, farmland edges, orchards, and parks with scattered trees and open ground. Readily uses nest boxes.
Song & Call Comparison
Cacatúa ninfa
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.
Azulejo Oriental
A rich, melodious warbled 'chur-wi, tur-a-lee' song. Both sexes sing. Call is a soft, musical 'turee'. Song is gentle and flute-like, suggesting a small thrush. Given from exposed perch.
Geographic Range & Migration
Cacatúa ninfa
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Azulejo Oriental
Eastern North America from southern Canada to Honduras and Nicaragua. Partially migratory.
Estado de conservación
Cacatúa ninfa
Azulejo Oriental
How to Tell Them Apart
Cacatúa ninfa
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
Azulejo Oriental
Males are vivid royal blue above with a rusty-red breast and white belly. Females are grey-blue with a paler rust breast.
Short, thin, dark bill
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.
Azulejo Oriental
Azulejo oriental, 16-21 cm. Macho azul vivo en dorso, pecho castaño, vientre blanco; hembra más apagada. Habita prados, bordes de bosque y zonas rurales del este de Norteamérica. Insectívoro. Preocupación menor.