Azure Kingfisher vs Black-capped Kingfisher
Ceyx azureus comparé à Halcyon pileata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Azure Kingfisher | Black-capped Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ceyx azureus | Halcyon pileata |
| Ordre | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Famille | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 14,8 cm (5.8 in) | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) |
| Poids | 31,833333333333332 g (1.12 oz) | 79,0 g (2.79 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-7 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Azure Kingfisher only
Black-capped Kingfisher only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Azure Kingfisher
Black-capped Kingfisher
About These Birds
Azure Kingfisher
The Azure Kingfisher is a small kingfisher found in Australia and nearby islands, weighing about 31.8g with a wingspan of 14.8cm. It inhabits the banks of streams, rivers, and lakes, plunging into water to catch small fish and aquatic invertebrates. Its brilliant azure-blue upperparts and orange underparts make it unmistakable along waterways.
Black-capped Kingfisher
The Black-capped Kingfisher is a Vulnerable, vividly colored kingfisher of South and Southeast Asian coasts and wetlands, with a striking black cap, white collar, blue-purple upperparts, and rufous underparts. It breeds in East Asia and winters south to South and Southeast Asia along coastal mangroves, tidal flats, and wetland margins. It feeds on fish, crabs, and large insects.