Betet alap-alap

Betet alap-alap

Nymphicus hollandicus

Least Concern
Panjang
32,0 cm
Rentang Sayap
40,0 cm
Berat
90,0 g
Famili
Cacatuidae
Ordo
Psittaciformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Body Length 32,0 cm 12.6 in
Rentang Sayap 40,0 cm 15.7 in
Berat 90,0 g 3.17 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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.

Paruh

Short, curved, grey bill

Habitat & Range

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

Rentang Geografis

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

Diet & Feeding

Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, benefits from a varied diet of pellets, seeds, and vegetables.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-7

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Famili Cacatuidae (Cockatoos)
Genus Nymphicus
Spesies Nymphicus hollandicus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic كوكاتيل
Chinese 雞尾鸚鵡
French calopsitte élégante
German Nymphensittich
Hindi कॉकाटियल
Indonesian Betet alap-alap
Japanese オカメインコ
Korean 왕관앵무
Portuguese caturra
Russian Корелла
Spanish Cacatúa ninfa
Thai นกคอกคาทีล
Turkish sultan papağanı

Distribution

Betet alap-alap has been recorded in 14 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Betet alap-alap eat?
Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, benefits from a varied diet of pellets, seeds, and vegetables.
Where does the Betet alap-alap live?
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Is the Betet alap-alap endangered?
The Betet alap-alap has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Betet alap-alap nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20 days.
What does the Betet alap-alap sound like?
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.
How big is the Betet alap-alap?
The Betet alap-alap has a body length of 32.0 cm, wingspan of 40.0 cm, weight of 90.0 g.
What order and family does the Betet alap-alap belong to?
The Betet alap-alap (Nymphicus hollandicus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Cacatuidae.

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