Azure Kingfisher vs Common Kingfisher
Ceyx azureus 对比 Alcedo atthis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Azure Kingfisher | Common Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Ceyx azureus | Alcedo atthis |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| 翼展 | 14.8 cm (5.8 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 31.833333333333332 g (1.12 oz) | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … |
| 产卵数 | 4-7 | 3-10 |
| 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.
Song & Call Comparison
Azure 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
Azure Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
保护状况
Azure Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
Azure Kingfisher
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
About These Birds
Azure Kingfisher
蓝背小翠鸟 (Ceyx azureus)，体长约14厘米。上体闪亮蓝色和紫色，下体橙黄色，嘴粗短红色。分布于澳大利亚、新几内亚和周边岛屿的热带森林和溪流边。以鱼类和水生无脊椎动物为食，常从树枝上俯冲入水。
Common Kingfisher
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。