Barn Swallow vs オカメインコ

Hirundo rustica 比較対象 Nymphicus hollandicus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Barn Swallow オカメインコ
学名 Hirundo rustica Nymphicus hollandicus
Passeriformes Psittaciformes
Hirundinidae Cacatuidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長 19.0 cm (7.5 in) 32.0 cm (12.6 in)
翼開長 33.0 cm (13.0 in) 40.0 cm (15.7 in)
体重 19.0 g (0.67 oz) 90.0 g (3.17 oz)
食性 Aerial insects caught in continuous agile flight, including flies, beetles, moths, and aphids. Drinks by … Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, …
一腹卵数 2-7 1-7
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Barn Swallow 19.0 cm
オカメインコ 32.0 cm
翼開長
Barn Swallow 33.0 cm
オカメインコ 40.0 cm
体重
Barn Swallow 19.0 g
オカメインコ 90.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

Barn Swallow only

オカメインコ only

Barn Swallow

Open farmland, meadows, and areas near water. Nests almost exclusively in human-made structures such as barns, bridges, and eaves.

オカメインコ

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

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Song & Call Comparison

Barn Swallow

さえずり

A rapid, twittering song: a long stream of 'vit-vit-vit' and rolling chirps. Also gives a sharp 'vit' flight call. Song can last many minutes without pause. Musical and liquid.

オカメインコ

さえずり

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.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Barn Swallow

Breeds across the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters in South America, Africa, and South Asia.

オカメインコ

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

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保全状況

Least Concern

Barn Swallow

Least Concern

オカメインコ

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How to Tell Them Apart

Barn Swallow

羽毛

Metallic blue-black upperparts, rufous forehead and throat, and pale buff to rufous underparts. Deeply forked tail with elongated outer streamers.

くちばし

Short, wide, flat black bill adapted for catching insects in flight

オカメインコ

羽毛

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.

くちばし

Short, curved, grey bill

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About These Birds

Barn Swallow

ツバメは世界で最も広く分布するツバメ科の種で、スズメ目の中でも最長の渡りを行うもののひとつ。北半球全体にわたってその到来が春の訪れを告げ、古代ギリシャから現代の詩に至るまで文化的な言及を生んできた。ツバメは営巣にほぼ完全に人工構造物を利用するようになっている。

オカメインコ

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.

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