Pied Kingfisher vs Common Kingfisher
Ceryle rudis 比較対象 Alcedo atthis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Pied Kingfisher | Common Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Ceryle rudis | Alcedo atthis |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| 翼開長 | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 87.25 g (3.08 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 | 1-7 | 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
Pied 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
Pied Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
保全状況
Pied Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
Pied 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
Pied Kingfisher
アフリカとアジアに広く分布するカワセミ（体長25〜29cm）。白・黒の斑模様が特徴的で、雄は胸に2本の黒い帯がある。Ceryle rudis（ショウビン）は水面の上空でホバリングして魚を探し、急降下して捕まえる。アフリカで最も普通に見られるカワセミで、ナイル川からナミビアまで幅広く生息する。Alcedinidae科。
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。