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セキセイインコ (Budgerigar)

Melopsittacus undulatus

Not Evaluated

About

世界で最も人気のあるペット用の鳥であるセキセイインコは、オーストラリア内陸部の開けた草地や低木地帯に生息し、降雨と種子の分布を追って巨大な遊牧性の群れを形成します。野生個体は主に緑と黄色ですが、選択的交配により飼育下では数百の色の変異が生まれています。非常に社交的で繁殖が容易なため、1840年代から愛玩鳥として飼育されています。手乗りで育てられた個体は優れた声まねを行います。

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru).

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Names in Other Languages

Japanese セキセイインコ
Chinese 虎皮鸚鵡
Spanish Periquito común
French Perruche ondulée
German Wellensittich
Portuguese periquito-australiano
Russian Волнистый попугайчик

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of セキセイインコ?
The scientific name of セキセイインコ is Melopsittacus undulatus. It belongs to the genus Melopsittacus.
Where does セキセイインコ live?
セキセイインコ is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan.
What family does セキセイインコ belong to?
セキセイインコ (Melopsittacus undulatus) belongs to the genus Melopsittacus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
What kingdom does セキセイインコ belong to?
セキセイインコ (Melopsittacus undulatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

Native Range — 23 Countries

Genus Melopsittacus — 1 Species

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セキセイインコ
Melopsittacus undulatus
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