Black-capped Kingfisher vs Banded Kingfisher
Halcyon pileata compared with Lacedo pulchella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Kingfisher | Banded Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halcyon pileata | Lacedo pulchella |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 79.0 g (2.79 oz) | 47.525 g (1.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-capped Kingfisher
Banded 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.
Banded Kingfisher
The Banded Kingfisher is a strikingly colored kingfisher of the family Alcedinidae found in lowland forests of Southeast Asia. Weighing about 47.5g with a wingspan of 16.4cm, males display brilliant blue and rufous banding while females are barred brown. Unlike many kingfishers, it typically hunts insects and lizards rather than fish.