Atlantic Puffin vs Common Kingfisher
Fratercula arctica 比較対象 Alcedo atthis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Atlantic Puffin | Common Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Fratercula arctica | Alcedo atthis |
| 目 | Charadriiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Alcidae | Alcedinidae |
| 保全状況 | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 30.0 cm (11.8 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| 翼開長 | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 380.0 g (13.40 oz) | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) |
| 食性 | Small fish, especially sand eels, herring, and capelin. Dives underwater using wings for propulsion, catching … | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … |
| 一腹卵数 | 1 | 3-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Atlantic Puffin
Breeds on grassy cliff tops and offshore islands. Spends winter entirely at sea in the North Atlantic.
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
Atlantic Puffin
At burrow gives a low, moaning 'arr-arr-arr' growl. Silent at sea. At breeding colonies produces a series of grunting croaks. Chicks give soft peeping calls.
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
Atlantic Puffin
North Atlantic from eastern Canada and northeastern United States to Iceland, Norway, and northwest Russia.
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
保全状況
Atlantic Puffin
Common Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
Atlantic Puffin
Black upperparts and white underparts with a distinctive white face. In breeding season, the face brightens and colourful bill plates develop. Winter plumage is duller with a darker face.
Large, laterally compressed, triangular bill — bright orange, blue, and yellow in breeding season
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
Atlantic Puffin
「海のピエロ」とも呼ばれるニシツノメドリは、北海の崖に穴を掘って営巣する魅力的な海鳥。口蓋に後ろ向きの棘があるため、一度に12匹もの魚を横向きにくわえて運ぶことができる。気候変動と乱獲による餌不足が脅威となり、個体数が減少している。
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。