Common Kingfisher vs House Sparrow
Alcedo atthis 비교 대상 Passer domesticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | Common Kingfisher | House Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Alcedo atthis | Passer domesticus |
| 목 | Coraciiformes | Passeriformes |
| 과 | Alcedinidae | Passeridae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 날개 폭 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 체중 | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 30.0 g (1.06 oz) |
| 식성 | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps … |
| 산란 수 | 3-10 | 1-8 |
| 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.
House Sparrow
Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.
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 …
House Sparrow
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
House Sparrow
Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed wild bird.
보전 상태
Common Kingfisher
House Sparrow
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
House Sparrow
Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.
Short, stout, conical bill — black in breeding males, yellowish in non-breeding
About These Birds
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.
House Sparrow
집참새는 아마도 세계에서 인간과 함께 가장 성공적인 새일 것이다. 처음에는 중동에서 기원했지만 인간의 교역로와 정착지를 따라 전 세계로 퍼졌다. 씨앗, 곤충, 음식물 쓰레기를 먹는 기회주의적 잡식성이다.