セキセイインコ vs Emu
Melopsittacus undulatus 比較対象 Dromaius novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | セキセイインコ | Emu |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Melopsittacus undulatus | Dromaius novaehollandiae |
| 目 | Psittaciformes | Casuariiformes |
| 科 | Psittaculidae | Dromaiidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 175.0 cm (68.9 in) |
| 翼開長 | 30.0 cm (11.8 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| 体重 | 30.0 g (1.06 oz) | 45000.0 g (1587.33 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily grass seeds and other small seeds. In the wild, feeds on the ground in … | Plants, seeds, fruits, flowers, and insects. Swallows large stones and charcoal to grind food in … |
| 一腹卵数 | 4-6 | 5-24 |
| 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.
Emu
Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, scrublands, and semi-arid plains across Australia. Avoids dense forest and true desert.
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.
Emu
Deep, resonant booming grunt 'e-moo', often repeated 3 times. Females give a deep drumming call produced by an inflatable throat pouch. Generally low-pitched and far-carrying.
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.
Emu
Throughout mainland Australia. Absent from Tasmania, where the Tasmanian emu was driven to extinction by 1850.
保全状況
セキセイインコ
Emu
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
Emu
Shaggy grey-brown plumage with double-shafted feathers giving a loose, hair-like appearance. Bare blue skin on the face and neck.
Broad, flat, dark grey bill