Black-capped Kingfisher vs Great-billed Kingfisher
Halcyon pileata compared with Pelargopsis melanorhyncha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Kingfisher | Great-billed Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halcyon pileata | Pelargopsis melanorhyncha |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) | 29.6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Weight | 79.0 g (2.79 oz) | 193.5 g (6.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-capped Kingfisher only
Great-billed Kingfisher only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-capped Kingfisher
Least Concern
Great-billed 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.