Black-capped Kingfisher vs White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon pileata compared with Halcyon smyrnensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Kingfisher | White-throated Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halcyon pileata | Halcyon smyrnensis |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 79.0 g (2.79 oz) | 89.7 g (3.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-capped Kingfisher only
None
White-throated Kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-capped Kingfisher
Least Concern
White-throated Kingfisher
About These Birds
Black-capped Kingfisher
The Black-capped Kingfisher is a Vulnerable, vividly colored kingfisher of South and Southeast Asian coasts and wetlands, with a striking black cap, white collar, blue-purple upperparts, and rufous underparts. It breeds in East Asia and winters south to South and Southeast Asia along coastal mangroves, tidal flats, and wetland margins. It feeds on fish, crabs, and large insects.