Azure Kingfisher vs Amazon Kingfisher
Ceyx azureus compared with Chloroceryle amazona
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Azure Kingfisher | Amazon Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceyx azureus | Chloroceryle amazona |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 26.1 cm (10.3 in) |
| Weight | 31.833333333333332 g (1.12 oz) | 121.0 g (4.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-7 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Azure Kingfisher
Least Concern
Amazon Kingfisher
About These Birds
Azure Kingfisher
The Azure Kingfisher is a small kingfisher found in Australia and nearby islands, weighing about 31.8g with a wingspan of 14.8cm. It inhabits the banks of streams, rivers, and lakes, plunging into water to catch small fish and aquatic invertebrates. Its brilliant azure-blue upperparts and orange underparts make it unmistakable along waterways.
Amazon Kingfisher
The Amazon Kingfisher is a large green-and-white kingfisher weighing 121 g with a 26.1 cm wingspan, perching over rivers and lakes across tropical America. It plunges headfirst into water to catch fish, making it one of the most visible birds along Amazonian waterways.