Eisvogel vs Banded Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis verglichen mit Lacedo pulchella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Eisvogel | Banded Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Alcedo atthis | Lacedo pulchella |
| Ordnung | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Familie | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 17,0 cm (6.7 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 16,4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 36,0 g (1.27 oz) | 47,525 g (1.68 oz) |
| Ernährung | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-10 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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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 …
Banded Kingfisher
Geographic Range & Migration
Eisvogel
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Banded Kingfisher
Erhaltungsstatus
Eisvogel
Banded 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
Banded 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.
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.