Martín Pescador Común vs Grey-headed Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis comparado con Halcyon leucocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Martín Pescador Común | Grey-headed Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Alcedo atthis | Halcyon leucocephala |
| Orden | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Familia | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 17,0 cm (6.7 in) | — |
| Envergadura | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 20,4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Peso | 36,0 g (1.27 oz) | 45,0 g (1.59 oz) |
| Dieta | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-10 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Martín Pescador Común only
Grey-headed Kingfisher 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.
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 …
Grey-headed Kingfisher
Geographic Range & Migration
Martín Pescador Común
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Grey-headed Kingfisher
Estado de conservación
Martín Pescador Común
Grey-headed Kingfisher
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
Grey-headed Kingfisher
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.