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Common Kingfisher

Alcedo atthis

Least Concern
体长
17.0 cm
翼展
25.0 cm
体重
36.0 g
Alcedinidae
Coraciiformes
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普通翠鸟(Alcedo atthis)— 广泛分布于欧亚大陆和非洲的亮蓝橙色鸟类。栖息于溪流和池塘旁,以鱼类为食。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Body Length 17.0 cm 6.7 in
翼展 25.0 cm 9.8 in
体重 36.0 g 1.27 oz

识别

羽毛

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

Habitat & Range

Clear, slow-flowing rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds with suitable perching and nesting banks. Requires clean water with good fish populations.

分布范围

Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.

Diet & Feeding

Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst to catch prey with precision.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 23-27 days.

产卵数

3-10

声音

鸣唱

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 'chii-kee'.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Alcedinidae (Kingfishers)
Genus Alcedo
物种 Alcedo atthis

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
German Eisvogel
Spanish Martín Pescador Común

Distribution

Common Kingfisher has been recorded in 6 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Common Kingfisher eat?
Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst to catch prey with precision.
Where does the Common Kingfisher live?
Clear, slow-flowing rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds with suitable perching and nesting banks. Requires clean water with good fish populations.
Is the Common Kingfisher endangered?
The Common Kingfisher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Kingfisher nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 23-27 days.
What does the Common Kingfisher sound like?
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 'chii-kee'.
How big is the Common Kingfisher?
The Common Kingfisher has a body length of 17.0 cm, wingspan of 25.0 cm, weight of 36.0 g.
What order and family does the Common Kingfisher belong to?
The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae.

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