Martín Pescador Común vs Abubilla
Alcedo atthis comparado con Upupa epops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Martín Pescador Común | Abubilla |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Alcedo atthis | Upupa epops |
| Orden | Coraciiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Familia | Alcedinidae | Upupidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 17,0 cm (6.7 in) | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Envergadura | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 46,0 cm (18.1 in) |
| Peso | 36,0 g (1.27 oz) | 62,0 g (2.19 oz) |
| Dieta | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | Insects and larvae probed from the ground, especially beetle grubs, crickets, and caterpillars. Occasionally takes … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-10 | 2-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Martín Pescador Común only
Abubilla only
Martín Pescador Común
Clear, slow-flowing rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds with suitable perching and nesting banks. Requires clean water with good fish populations.
Abubilla
Open woodland, orchards, vineyards, parkland, and grassland with bare or sparsely vegetated ground for foraging.
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 …
Abubilla
The eponymous call: a soft, far-carrying 'oop-oop-oop', repeated in triplets or quadruplets. Given from a hidden perch; mellow and flute-like. Contact call is a thin 'cherrr'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Martín Pescador Común
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Abubilla
Europe, Asia, and Africa. Northern populations are migratory. A widespread species across the Old World.
Estado de conservación
Martín Pescador Común
Abubilla
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
Abubilla
Pinkish-brown body with dramatically barred black and white wings and tail. Long, erectile, fan-shaped crest tipped with black. Undulating butterfly-like flight.
Long, thin, slightly decurved bill for probing soil
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.
Abubilla
La abubilla es una de las aves más llamativas del Viejo Mundo, con su llamativo plumaje a rayas en blanco y negro y una cresta naranja-rojiza espectacular. Mide unos 25-29 cm. Habita en zonas abiertas, bordes de bosque y jardines desde Europa hasta el sur y sureste de Asia y África. Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados que extrae del suelo con su largo pico curvo. Es el ave nacional de Israel. Su llamada característica es un 'upupup' resonante.