periquito-australiano vs Common Myna
Melopsittacus undulatus comparado com Acridotheres tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | periquito-australiano | Common Myna |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Melopsittacus undulatus | Acridotheres tristis |
| Ordem | Psittaciformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Psittaculidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 30,0 cm (11.8 in) | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) |
| Peso | 30,0 g (1.06 oz) | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) |
| Dieta | Primarily grass seeds and other small seeds. In the wild, feeds on the ground in … | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. |
| Tamanho da postura | 4-6 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
periquito-australiano only
Nenhum
Common Myna only
periquito-australiano
Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
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.
Common Myna
A noisy, cackling chatter and melodious whistling mixed together. An accomplished mimic of other birds and sounds. Gives repeated 'mee-ow' and harsh 'quarr' alarm calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
periquito-australiano
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Estado de conservação
periquito-australiano
Common Myna
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
Common Myna
Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.
Strong, slightly curved yellow 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.
Common Myna
Maina-comum (Acridotheres tristis) — 23-26 cm. Pássaro da família dos estorninhos originário do sul da Ásia, introduzido em numerosas regiões tropicais onde se tornou espécie invasora problemática. Plumagem castanho-escura com cabeça negra e marcas brancas nas asas. Vocaliza com grande variedade de sons. Onívoro oportunista extremamente adaptável.