Eisvogel vs Black-capped Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis verglichen mit Halcyon pileata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Eisvogel | Black-capped Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Alcedo atthis | Halcyon pileata |
| Ordnung | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Familie | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | 17,0 cm (6.7 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 36,0 g (1.27 oz) | 79,0 g (2.79 oz) |
| Ernährung | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-10 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Eisvogel only
Black-capped Kingfisher only
Eisvogel
Clear, slow-flowing rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds with suitable perching and nesting banks. Requires clean water with good fish populations.
Song & Call Comparison
Eisvogel
A sharp, penetrating 'chee' whistle given in flight, often the first indication of its presence. Short, shrill single note as it darts low over rivers. Contact call is a rippling …
Black-capped Kingfisher
Geographic Range & Migration
Eisvogel
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Black-capped Kingfisher
Erhaltungsstatus
Eisvogel
Black-capped Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
Eisvogel
Brilliant electric blue upperparts and orange underparts. Blue-green crown with darker barring. White throat patch and cheek spots. A flash of blue in flight.
Long, straight, dagger-like dark bill — orange base on the lower mandible in females
Black-capped Kingfisher
About These Birds
Eisvogel
Der Eisvogel ist ein leuchtendes Juwel an Wasserläufen; sein schillernd blaues Gefieder entsteht durch Lichtbrechung in der Federstruktur und nicht durch Pigmente. Der Vogel diente in Japan als Vorbild für die Formgebung des Shinkansen-Hochgeschwindigkeitszugs – die Form seines Schnabels wurde übernommen, um Schallknalle beim Verlassen von Tunneln zu verringern.
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.