Burung kesturi vs Betet alap-alap
Melopsittacus undulatus dibandingkan dengan Nymphicus hollandicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Burung kesturi | Betet alap-alap |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Melopsittacus undulatus | Nymphicus hollandicus |
| Ordo | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Famili | Psittaculidae | Cacatuidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) |
| Rentang Sayap | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) | 40,0 cm (15.7 in) |
| Berat | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) | 90,0 g (3.17 oz) |
| Diet | Primarily grass seeds and other small seeds. In the wild, feeds on the ground in … | Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … |
| Ukuran Sarang | 4-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Burung kesturi
Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
Betet alap-alap
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Song & Call Comparison
Burung kesturi
A rising, chattering 'budgerigar' chatter: rapid series of 'chek-chek-chek' and melodic warbling. Enormous wild flocks produce a continuous roaring chorus. Good vocal mimics in captivity.
Betet alap-alap
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Burung kesturi
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
Betet alap-alap
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Status Konservasi
Burung kesturi
Betet alap-alap
How to Tell Them Apart
Burung kesturi
Wild-type is green with yellow head and barred black scalloping on upperparts. Captive-bred varieties include blue, white, yellow, and many other colors.
Short, downward-curved, olive-grey bill typical of parakeets
Betet alap-alap
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
About These Birds
Burung kesturi
The budgerigar is the third most popular pet in the world after dogs and cats, and by far the most common pet parrot. Wild budgies travel in enormous nomadic flocks that can darken the sky. Males can learn to mimic human speech, with one record-holding budgie having a vocabulary of 1,728 words.
Betet alap-alap
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.