calopsitte élégante vs Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Nymphicus hollandicus comparé à Cicinnurus respublica

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut calopsitte élégante Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Nom scientifique Nymphicus hollandicus Cicinnurus respublica
Ordre Psittaciformes Passeriformes
Famille Cacatuidae Paradisaeidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Near Threatened
Longueur 32,0 cm (12.6 in) 16,0 cm (6.3 in)
Envergure 40,0 cm (15.7 in) 19,0 cm (7.5 in)
Poids 90,0 g (3.17 oz) 55,0 g (1.94 oz)
Régime alimentaire Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … Fruit and insects gleaned from the forest canopy and subcanopy. Particularly favors figs.
Taille de la couvée 1-7 --
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
calopsitte élégante 32,0 cm
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise 16,0 cm
Envergure
calopsitte élégante 40,0 cm
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise 19,0 cm
Poids
calopsitte élégante 90,0 g
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise 55,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

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Aucun(e)

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Aucun(e)

calopsitte élégante

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

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Lowland and hill forests on the small islands of Waigeo and Batanta in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia.

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Song & Call Comparison

calopsitte élégante

Chant

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.

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Chant

Male gives a harsh, nasal 'waah' or 'eeah' from display perch. Song is poorly documented in wild. Also produces mechanical rattling wing sounds during display flights.

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Geographic Range & Migration

calopsitte élégante

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

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Endemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta off the northwestern tip of New Guinea, Indonesia.

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Statut de conservation

Least Concern

calopsitte élégante

Near Threatened

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

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How to Tell Them Apart

calopsitte élégante

Plumage

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.

Bec

Short, curved, grey bill

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Plumage

Males have a brilliant red back, yellow nape, turquoise blue bare crown, and green breast shield. Violet-blue curled tail wires. Females are brownish with bare blue crown.

Bec

Short, slightly curved greyish bill

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About These Birds

calopsitte élégante

The cockatiel is the smallest member of the cockatoo family and one of the most popular pet birds globally. These gentle, intelligent parrots can learn to whistle tunes and mimic sounds. Wild cockatiels are nomadic, traveling in flocks following food and water availability across the Australian outback.

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Wilson's bird-of-paradise is one of the most extraordinarily colored birds on Earth. Males meticulously clear a patch of forest floor as a display court, removing every leaf and twig. The species was virtually unknown to science until the late 20th century due to its restricted island range.

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