セキセイインコ vs オカメインコ
Melopsittacus undulatus 比較対象 Nymphicus hollandicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | セキセイインコ | オカメインコ |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Melopsittacus undulatus | Nymphicus hollandicus |
| 目 | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| 科 | Psittaculidae | Cacatuidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) |
| 翼開長 | 30.0 cm (11.8 in) | 40.0 cm (15.7 in) |
| 体重 | 30.0 g (1.06 oz) | 90.0 g (3.17 oz) |
| 食性 | 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, … |
| 一腹卵数 | 4-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
セキセイインコ
Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
オカメインコ
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Song & Call Comparison
セキセイインコ
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.
オカメインコ
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
セキセイインコ
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
オカメインコ
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
保全状況
セキセイインコ
オカメインコ
How to Tell Them Apart
セキセイインコ
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
オカメインコ
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
セキセイインコ
セキセイインコは犬・猫に次いで世界で3番目に人気のあるペットで、ペットのオウムの中では圧倒的に最もポピュラー。野生のセキセイインコは空を暗くするほどの巨大な遊牧的群れを形成して移動する。雄は人間の言葉を真似ることができ、1,728語の語彙を持つ記録保持者のセキセイインコがいる。
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.