American Robin vs Belted Kingfisher
Turdus migratorius 비교 대상 Megaceryle alcyon
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | American Robin | Belted Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Turdus migratorius | Megaceryle alcyon |
| 목 | Passeriformes | Coraciiformes |
| 과 | Turdidae | Alcedinidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) |
| 날개 폭 | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) | 53.0 cm (20.9 in) |
| 체중 | 77.0 g (2.72 oz) | 150.0 g (5.29 oz) |
| 식성 | Earthworms, insects, and fruit. Famously hunts earthworms on lawns by running, stopping, and tilting its … | Primarily small fish caught by plunge-diving from a perch or hover. Also takes crayfish, frogs, … |
| 산란 수 | 2-4 | 6-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Robin
Lawns, parks, gardens, farmland, and forest edges. One of the most familiar birds in suburban North America.
Belted Kingfisher
Rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, estuaries, and coastlines with clear water and suitable perches. Nests in burrows dug into earthen banks.
Song & Call Comparison
American Robin
A clear, caroling song of 2-3 note phrases: 'cheerily, cheer-up, cheerio'. Sings from dawn perches. Sharp 'tut-tut-tut' alarm call and thin 'seeee' flight note.
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Robin
North America from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. Northern populations migrate south in winter; southern populations are largely resident.
Belted Kingfisher
North America from Alaska and Canada to Central America and the Caribbean. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
보전 상태
American Robin
Belted Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
American Robin
Dark grey-brown upperparts with a warm brick-red breast and belly. White eye-ring and streaked white throat. Female slightly paler.
Bright yellow bill with a dark tip
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
About These Birds
American Robin
아메리카울새는 북미 전역에서 봄의 전령으로 널리 알려져 있다. 이름과 달리 실제 유럽울새와 관련이 없으며, 지빠귀과(Turdidae)에 속한다. 빨간 가슴과 노래 소리로 쉽게 알아볼 수 있다.
Belted Kingfisher
물총새는 암컷이 수컷보다 더 화려하여 추가적인 붉은색 배 밴드를 가지는 것이 특이합니다. 이 시끄러운 새들은 독특한 덜컹거리는 소리로 영역을 알립니다. 강둑에 무거운 부리를 사용하여 최대 2.4m 깊이의 둥지 굴을 판다.