Common Kingfisher vs Eurasian Magpie
Alcedo atthis 比較対象 Pica pica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Kingfisher | Eurasian Magpie |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Alcedo atthis | Pica pica |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Alcedinidae | Corvidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 46.0 cm (18.1 in) |
| 翼開長 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) |
| 体重 | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 220.0 g (7.76 oz) |
| 食性 | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | Omnivorous — insects, grains, berries, carrion, eggs, and nestlings. Caches surplus food for later retrieval. |
| 一腹卵数 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
| 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.
Eurasian Magpie
Open woodland, farmland, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Common in suburban and urban environments across Eurasia.
Song & Call Comparison
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 …
Eurasian Magpie
A harsh, rapid chattering 'chach-chach-chach'. Also gives a variety of whistles and clucking notes. Known to mimic other birds and sounds. Very vocal in pairs.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Eurasian Magpie
Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. One of the most recognizable birds across the Palearctic region.
保全状況
Common Kingfisher
Eurasian Magpie
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Eurasian Magpie
Bold black and white pattern with iridescent blue-green gloss on the wings and long graduated tail. White scapulars and flanks contrast with the black body.
Strong, straight black bill
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。
Eurasian Magpie
動物で初めて鏡像認識テストに合格した非哺乳類の鳥。高い知性を持つカラス科の鳥。