Barn Swallow vs Common Kingfisher
Hirundo rustica 比較対象 Alcedo atthis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Barn Swallow | Common Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Hirundo rustica | Alcedo atthis |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Hirundinidae | Alcedinidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| 翼開長 | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 19.0 g (0.67 oz) | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) |
| 食性 | Aerial insects caught in continuous agile flight, including flies, beetles, moths, and aphids. Drinks by … | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-7 | 3-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Barn Swallow
Open farmland, meadows, and areas near water. Nests almost exclusively in human-made structures such as barns, bridges, and eaves.
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
Barn Swallow
A rapid, twittering song: a long stream of 'vit-vit-vit' and rolling chirps. Also gives a sharp 'vit' flight call. Song can last many minutes without pause. Musical and liquid.
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
Barn Swallow
Breeds across the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters in South America, Africa, and South Asia.
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
保全状況
Barn Swallow
Common Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
Barn Swallow
Metallic blue-black upperparts, rufous forehead and throat, and pale buff to rufous underparts. Deeply forked tail with elongated outer streamers.
Short, wide, flat black bill adapted for catching insects in flight
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
Barn Swallow
ツバメは世界で最も広く分布するツバメ科の種で、スズメ目の中でも最長の渡りを行うもののひとつ。北半球全体にわたってその到来が春の訪れを告げ、古代ギリシャから現代の詩に至るまで文化的な言及を生んできた。ツバメは営巣にほぼ完全に人工構造物を利用するようになっている。
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。