雞尾鸚鵡 vs Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Nymphicus hollandicus 对比 Archilochus colubris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | 雞尾鸚鵡 | Ruby-throated Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Nymphicus hollandicus | Archilochus colubris |
| 目 | Psittaciformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Cacatuidae | Trochilidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | 8.5 cm (3.3 in) |
| 翼展 | 40.0 cm (15.7 in) | 11.0 cm (4.3 in) |
| 体重 | 90.0 g (3.17 oz) | 3.1 g (0.11 oz) |
| 食性 | Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … | Nectar from tubular flowers, supplemented with small insects and spiders for protein. Feeds at over … |
| 产卵数 | 1-7 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
雞尾鸚鵡
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, gardens, and parks with flowering plants. Migrates across the Gulf of Mexico.
Song & Call Comparison
雞尾鸚鵡
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.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Soft, high-pitched chattering and twittering 'chee-dit'. Also produces a thin 'tik' call in flight. Wing beats create an audible high-pitched humming buzz during hovering.
Geographic Range & Migration
雞尾鸚鵡
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Eastern North America from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. Winters in Central America and southern Mexico.
保护状况
雞尾鸚鵡
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
How to Tell Them Apart
雞尾鸚鵡
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
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Metallic green upperparts and greyish-white underparts. Males have a brilliant iridescent ruby-red gorget that appears black in poor light. Females lack the gorget.
Long, straight, thin black bill adapted for probing flowers
About These Birds
雞尾鸚鵡
玄凤鹦鹉是凤头鹦鹉科中体型最小的成员，也是全球最受欢迎的宠物鸟之一。这些温顺的澳大利亚鸟类体长约30厘米，以其独特的橙色面颊斑、黄色头冠和灰色身体为特征，雄鸟颜色更为鲜明。原产于澳大利亚内陆干旱地带，以种子和浆果为食。
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the only breeding hummingbird in eastern North America. These tiny birds beat their wings about 53 times per second and can fly backwards, sideways, and even briefly upside down. They make an extraordinary non-stop 800 km crossing of the Gulf of Mexico during migration.