Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
Hawfinch
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
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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.
Hawfinch
さえずり
A sharp, metallic 'tsick' call — the primary vocalization and often all that's heard. Song is a thin, reedy warble. Generally inconspicuous vocally despite its striking appearance.
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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.
Hawfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
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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
Hawfinch
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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
Hawfinch
羽毛
Orange-brown head with a black bib and eye stripe. Warm brown back, grey nape, and broad white wing bar. Massive head and bill give a top-heavy appearance.
くちばし
Enormously powerful, conical, pale bill capable of cracking cherry and olive stones
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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More Birds in Family
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