periquito-australiano vs caturra
Melopsittacus undulatus comparado com Nymphicus hollandicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | periquito-australiano | caturra |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Melopsittacus undulatus | Nymphicus hollandicus |
| Ordem | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Família | Psittaculidae | Cacatuidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) |
| Envergadura | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) | 40,0 cm (15.7 in) |
| Peso | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) | 90,0 g (3.17 oz) |
| Dieta | 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, … |
| Tamanho da postura | 4-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
periquito-australiano
Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
caturra
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Song & Call Comparison
periquito-australiano
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.
caturra
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
periquito-australiano
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
caturra
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Estado de conservação
periquito-australiano
caturra
How to Tell Them Apart
periquito-australiano
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
caturra
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
periquito-australiano
The budgerigar is the third most popular pet in the world after dogs and cats, and by far the most common pet parrot. Wild budgies travel in enormous nomadic flocks that can darken the sky. Males can learn to mimic human speech, with one record-holding budgie having a vocabulary of 1,728 words.
caturra
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.