Common Kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher
Alcedo atthis 比較対象 Ispidina picta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Kingfisher | African Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Alcedo atthis | Ispidina picta |
| 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 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 10.5 cm (4.1 in) |
| 体重 | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 12.6 g (0.44 oz) |
| 食性 | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | 3-10 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
共通生息地
Common Kingfisher only
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
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
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 …
African Pygmy-kingfisher
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
African Pygmy-kingfisher
保全状況
Common Kingfisher
African Pygmy-kingfisher
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
African Pygmy-kingfisher
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。
African Pygmy-kingfisher
The African Pygmy-kingfisher is a jewel-like bird of the Alcedinidae family, with a wingspan of only about 10 cm and a weight of 12–13 g. Found in forests and wooded areas across sub-Saharan Africa, it often hunts insects on the forest floor rather than fish.