Blyth's Kingfisher vs Common Kingfisher
Alcedo hercules 比較対象 Alcedo atthis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Blyth's Kingfisher | Common Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Alcedo hercules | Alcedo atthis |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| 保全状況 | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| 翼開長 | 19.2 cm (7.6 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 62.5 g (2.20 oz) | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … |
| 一腹卵数 | 4-6 | 3-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Kingfisher
Clear, slow-flowing rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds with suitable perching and nesting banks. Requires clean water with good fish populations.
Song & Call Comparison
Blyth's Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
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 …
Geographic Range & Migration
Blyth's Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
保全状況
Blyth's Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
Blyth's Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
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
About These Birds
Common Kingfisher
カワセミ（Alcedo atthis）— ユーラシアおよびアフリカに広く分布する鮮やかな青橙色の鳥。川や池のほとりで魚を捕食する。