Cerulean Kingfisher vs Black-capped Kingfisher
Alcedo coerulescens verglichen mit Halcyon pileata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Cerulean Kingfisher | Black-capped Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Alcedo coerulescens | Halcyon pileata |
| Ordnung | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Familie | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 11,9 cm (4.7 in) | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 34,9 g (1.23 oz) | 79,0 g (2.79 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-6 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Cerulean Kingfisher only
Black-capped Kingfisher only
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Cerulean Kingfisher
Vulnerable
Black-capped 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.