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.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
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.
Emu
さえずり
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.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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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.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保全状況
Least Concern
セキセイインコ
Least Concern
Emu
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
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
Emu
羽毛
Shaggy grey-brown plumage with double-shafted feathers giving a loose, hair-like appearance. Bare blue skin on the face and neck.
くちばし
Broad, flat, dark grey bill
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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