セキセイインコ vs Superb Fairywren

Melopsittacus undulatus 比較対象 Malurus cyaneus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 セキセイインコ Superb Fairywren
学名 Melopsittacus undulatus Malurus cyaneus
Psittaciformes Passeriformes
Psittaculidae Maluridae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長 18.0 cm (7.1 in) 14.0 cm (5.5 in)
翼開長 30.0 cm (11.8 in) 16.0 cm (6.3 in)
体重 30.0 g (1.06 oz) 10.0 g (0.35 oz)
食性 Primarily grass seeds and other small seeds. In the wild, feeds on the ground in … Primarily insects and other small invertebrates gleaned from low vegetation. Also takes seeds and small …
一腹卵数 4-6 2-4
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
セキセイインコ 18.0 cm
Superb Fairywren 14.0 cm
翼開長
セキセイインコ 30.0 cm
Superb Fairywren 16.0 cm
体重
セキセイインコ 30.0 g
Superb Fairywren 10.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

None

セキセイインコ only

Superb Fairywren only

セキセイインコ

Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.

Superb Fairywren

Dense undergrowth in eucalyptus woodland, gardens, parks, and heath throughout southeastern Australia.

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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.

Superb Fairywren

さえずり

An extremely complex, melodic song: a long series of trills and warbles delivered rapidly. Males sing throughout the day. Alarm is a sharp 'tseet'. Among Australia's finest singers.

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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.

Superb Fairywren

Southeastern Australia from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria, to South Australia and Tasmania.

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保全状況

Least Concern

セキセイインコ

Least Concern

Superb Fairywren

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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

Superb Fairywren

羽毛

Breeding males have a brilliant violet-blue crown, ear coverts, and mantle with a black throat band. Non-breeding males and females are plain brown with a blue tail.

くちばし

Fine, pointed, dark bill

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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。

Superb Fairywren

The superb fairywren is one of Australia's most beloved and recognizable birds, with breeding males dressed in spectacular violet-blue plumage. These tiny birds live in cooperative family groups where helpers assist the breeding pair in raising young. Males pluck and present yellow flower petals to females as part of courtship.

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