Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Hoopoe
Open woodland, orchards, vineyards, parkland, and grassland with bare or sparsely vegetated ground for foraging.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
雞尾鸚鵡
鸣唱
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.
Hoopoe
鸣唱
The eponymous call: a soft, far-carrying 'oop-oop-oop', repeated in triplets or quadruplets. Given from a hidden perch; mellow and flute-like. Contact call is a thin 'cherrr'.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
雞尾鸚鵡
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Hoopoe
Europe, Asia, and Africa. Northern populations are migratory. A widespread species across the Old World.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保护状况
Least Concern
雞尾鸚鵡
Least Concern
Hoopoe
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
雞尾鸚鵡
羽毛
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.
喙
Short, curved, grey bill
Hoopoe
羽毛
Pinkish-brown body with dramatically barred black and white wings and tail. Long, erectile, fan-shaped crest tipped with black. Undulating butterfly-like flight.
喙
Long, thin, slightly decurved bill for probing soil
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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