Deciduous and mixed forests, parks, and suburban areas. Highly adaptable to human-modified landscapes.
セキセイインコ
Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Blue Jay
さえずり
A harsh, ringing 'jaay-jaay-jaay'. Also mimics Red-tailed Hawk and other species convincingly. Gives soft, liquid 'bell' calls and gurgling whispers in flocks.
セキセイインコ
さえずり
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.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Blue Jay
Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. Some populations migrate irregularly.
セキセイインコ
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保全状況
Least Concern
Blue Jay
Least Concern
セキセイインコ
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Blue Jay
羽毛
Bright blue upperparts with black barring on the wings and tail. White face and underparts with a black necklace. Prominent blue crest.
くちばし
Stout, straight black bill
セキセイインコ
羽毛
Wild-type is green with yellow head and barred black scalloping on upperparts. Captive-bred varieties include blue, white, yellow, and many other colors.
くちばし
Short, downward-curved, olive-grey bill typical of parakeets
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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