Belted Kingfisher vs Common Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon 비교 대상 Alcedo atthis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Belted Kingfisher | Common Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Megaceryle alcyon | Alcedo atthis |
| 목 | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 과 | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| 날개 폭 | 53.0 cm (20.9 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 체중 | 150.0 g (5.29 oz) | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) |
| 식성 | 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 … |
| 산란 수 | 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.
보전 상태
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
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.
Common Kingfisher
물총새는 수로의 눈부신 보석으로, 무지갯빛 파란 깃털과 밝은 주황색 아랫면이 물 위로 화살처럼 다이빙할 때 번쩍인다. 맑은 강과 개울, 호수 가에 서식하며 물고기를 주식으로 삼는다.