Common Kestrel vs Common Kingfisher
Falco tinnunculus 对比 Alcedo atthis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Kestrel | Common Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Falco tinnunculus | Alcedo atthis |
| 目 | Falconiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Falconidae | Alcedinidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 34.0 cm (13.4 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| 翼展 | 74.0 cm (29.1 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 190.0 g (6.70 oz) | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily voles and mice, also lizards, large insects, and small birds. Hunts by hovering at … | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … |
| 产卵数 | 1-7 | 3-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Kestrel
Open country including farmland, grasslands, moorland, and urban areas. Common along motorways and in cities across Europe.
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
Common Kestrel
A shrill, repeated 'kee-kee-kee-kee' or 'kik-ik-ik', especially near nest. Alarm call is a nasal chattering. Generally less vocal than larger falcons. Calls ring clearly in open country.
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
Common Kestrel
Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most common and widespread raptors in the Old World.
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
保护状况
Common Kestrel
Common Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Kestrel
Males have a blue-grey head and tail with a rufous back spotted with black. Females are rufous-brown with heavy barring. Both have a dark moustachial stripe.
Short, hooked grey bill with a yellow cere
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
Common Kestrel
红隼（Falco tinnunculus）— 广泛分布于欧洲、亚洲和非洲的小型隼。以悬停空中寻觅地面猎物的行为为特征。
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。