Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher vs Beach Kingfisher

Alcedo peninsulae مقارنةً بـ Todiramphus saurophagus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher Beach Kingfisher
الاسم العلمي Alcedo peninsulae Todiramphus saurophagus
الرتبة Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
الفصيلة Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
حالة الحفاظ Near Threatened Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 16,1 cm (6.3 in) 25,6 cm (10.1 in)
الوزن 43,68333333333334 g (1.54 oz) 123,66666666666667 g (4.36 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 3-5 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

بلا

Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher only

Beach Kingfisher only

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened

Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher

Least Concern

Beach Kingfisher

About These Birds

Beach Kingfisher

The Beach Kingfisher is a large, boldly marked kingfisher found along the coasts and offshore islands of New Guinea and adjacent islands. It has a striking white head and underparts, turquoise-green back and wings, and a large, heavy bill. It perches on prominent coastal vantage points, hunting lizards, crabs, fish, and large insects.

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