Martín Pescador Común vs Estornino Pinto
Alcedo atthis comparado con Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Martín Pescador Común | Estornino Pinto |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Alcedo atthis | Sturnus vulgaris |
| Orden | Coraciiformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Alcedinidae | Sturnidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 17,0 cm (6.7 in) | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Envergadura | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) |
| Peso | 36,0 g (1.27 oz) | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) |
| Dieta | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-10 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Martín Pescador Común only
Ninguno
Estornino Pinto only
Ninguno
Martín Pescador Común
Clear, slow-flowing rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds with suitable perching and nesting banks. Requires clean water with good fish populations.
Estornino Pinto
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
Martín Pescador Común
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 …
Estornino Pinto
A complex mimic: rattles, whistles, clicks, and squeaks mixed with imitations of other birds. Song is a continuous medley. Also gives harsh 'scheer' alarm and chattering.
Geographic Range & Migration
Martín Pescador Común
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Estornino Pinto
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Estado de conservación
Martín Pescador Común
Estornino Pinto
How to Tell Them Apart
Martín Pescador Común
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
Estornino Pinto
Glossy black plumage with iridescent purple and green sheen in breeding season. Winter plumage shows white spotting. Short tail and pointed wings in flight.
Long, pointed bill — yellow in breeding season, dark in winter
About These Birds
Martín Pescador Común
Martín pescador común (Alcedo atthis) — Una de las aves más coloridas de Europa: azul y verde metálico en el dorso y naranja en el vientre. Habita en ríos y lagos de aguas claras. Captura peces lanzándose en picado. Símbolo del buen estado ecológico del agua.
Estornino Pinto
Estornino pinto (Sturnus vulgaris) — Pájaro negro con brillos verdes y purpúreos e incontables motas blancas en invierno. Hábil imitador de otros sonidos. Forma enormes bandadas ('murmurations') en otoño e invierno. Natural de Eurasia, introducido en América, Australia y Nueva Zelanda.