Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher vs Banded Kingfisher

Alcedo peninsulae comparé à Lacedo pulchella

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher Banded Kingfisher
Nom scientifique Alcedo peninsulae Lacedo pulchella
Ordre Coraciiformes Coraciiformes
Famille Alcedinidae Alcedinidae
Statut de conservation Near Threatened Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 16,1 cm (6.3 in) 16,4 cm (6.5 in)
Poids 43,68333333333334 g (1.54 oz) 47,525 g (1.68 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3-5 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher only

Aucun(e)

Banded Kingfisher only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

Malay Blue-banded Kingfisher

Least Concern

Banded Kingfisher

About These Birds

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.

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