Belted Kingfisher vs Common Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon 比較対象 Alcedo atthis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Belted Kingfisher | Common Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megaceryle alcyon | Alcedo atthis |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| 翼開長 | 53.0 cm (20.9 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 150.0 g (5.29 oz) | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily small fish caught by plunge-diving from a perch or hover. Also takes crayfish, frogs, … | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … |
| 一腹卵数 | 6-7 | 3-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Belted Kingfisher
Rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, estuaries, and coastlines with clear water and suitable perches. Nests in burrows dug into earthen banks.
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
Belted Kingfisher
A loud, rattling 'klee-klee-klee-klee' — mechanical and penetrating. Given in flight along rivers. Also a harsh 'kekekek' near nest. Far louder than Common 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
Belted Kingfisher
North America from Alaska and Canada to Central America and the Caribbean. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
保全状況
Belted Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
Belted Kingfisher
Blue-grey upperparts with a shaggy crest and a white collar. Males have a single blue-grey breast band; females have an additional rufous belly band.
Long, heavy, straight, dark dagger-like bill
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
Key Differences
- • Weight: Common Kingfisher (36g) vs Belted Kingfisher (150g)
- • Length: Common Kingfisher (17 cm) vs Belted Kingfisher (33 cm)
- • Wingspan: Common Kingfisher (25 cm) vs Belted Kingfisher (53 cm)
- • Habitat: Common Kingfisher prefers Clear, slow-flowing rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds with s; Belted Kingfisher prefers Rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, estuaries, and coastlines wit
About These Birds
Belted Kingfisher
ミヤマカワセミは雌の方が雄よりも派手な色彩を持つという点でユニークで、赤褐色の腹帯が余分に加わっている。これらの騒々しい鳥は独特のガラガラとした鳴き声で縄張りを宣言する。重厚な嘴を使って河岸に最大2.4mもの深さの営巣穴を掘る。
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。