Black-capped Kingfisher vs Marquesas Kingfisher
Halcyon pileata compared with Todiramphus godeffroyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Kingfisher | Marquesas Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halcyon pileata | Todiramphus godeffroyi |
| Order | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | 79.0 g (2.79 oz) | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-capped Kingfisher
Critically Endangered
Marquesas 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.