Belted Kingfisher vs Common Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon 对比 Alcedo atthis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Belted Kingfisher | Common Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Megaceryle alcyon | Alcedo atthis |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| 翼展 | 53.0 cm (20.9 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 150.0 g (5.29 oz) | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily small fish caught by plunge-diving from a perch or hover. Also takes crayfish, frogs, … | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … |
| 产卵数 | 6-7 | 3-10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Belted Kingfisher
Rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, estuaries, and coastlines with clear water and suitable perches. Nests in burrows dug into earthen banks.
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
Belted Kingfisher
A loud, rattling 'klee-klee-klee-klee' — mechanical and penetrating. Given in flight along rivers. Also a harsh 'kekekek' near nest. Far louder than Common 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
Belted Kingfisher
North America from Alaska and Canada to Central America and the Caribbean. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
保护状况
Belted Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
Belted Kingfisher
Blue-grey upperparts with a shaggy crest and a white collar. Males have a single blue-grey breast band; females have an additional rufous belly band.
Long, heavy, straight, dark dagger-like bill
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
Key Differences
- • Weight: Common Kingfisher (36g) vs Belted Kingfisher (150g)
- • Length: Common Kingfisher (17 cm) vs Belted Kingfisher (33 cm)
- • Wingspan: Common Kingfisher (25 cm) vs Belted Kingfisher (53 cm)
- • Habitat: Common Kingfisher prefers Clear, slow-flowing rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds with s; Belted Kingfisher prefers Rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, estuaries, and coastlines wit
About These Birds
Belted Kingfisher
The belted kingfisher is unusual in that the female is more colorful than the male, sporting an additional rufous belly band. These noisy birds announce their territory with a distinctive rattling call. They excavate nesting burrows up to 2.4 meters deep into riverbanks using their heavy bills.
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。