Black-capped Kingfisher vs African Pygmy-kingfisher
Halcyon pileata so với Ispidina picta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Black-capped Kingfisher | African Pygmy-kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Halcyon pileata | Ispidina picta |
| Bộ | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| Họ | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 24,8 cm (9.8 in) | 10,5 cm (4.1 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 79,0 g (2.79 oz) | 12,6 g (0.44 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | 4-5 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Môi Trường Sống Chung
Black-capped Kingfisher only
African Pygmy-kingfisher only
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
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.