Black-capped Kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher
Halcyon pileata в сравнении с Ispidina picta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Black-capped Kingfisher | African Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Halcyon pileata | Ispidina picta |
| Отряд | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Семейство | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Охранный статус | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) | 10,5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Масса | 79,0 g (2.79 oz) | 12,6 g (0.44 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 4-5 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Black-capped Kingfisher only
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Охранный статус
Vulnerable
Black-capped Kingfisher
Least Concern
African Pygmy-kingfisher
About These Birds
Black-capped Kingfisher
The Black-capped Kingfisher is a Vulnerable, vividly colored kingfisher of South and Southeast Asian coasts and wetlands, with a striking black cap, white collar, blue-purple upperparts, and rufous underparts. It breeds in East Asia and winters south to South and Southeast Asia along coastal mangroves, tidal flats, and wetland margins. It feeds on fish, crabs, and large insects.
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.