Common Kingfisher vs Malagasy Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis 对比 Corythornis vintsioides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Kingfisher | Malagasy Kingfisher |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Alcedo atthis | Corythornis vintsioides |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Alcedinidae | Alcedinidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | — |
| 翼展 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) |
| 体重 | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 19.416666666666668 g (0.68 oz) |
| 食性 | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | -- |
| 产卵数 | 3-10 | 3-6 |
| 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
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 …
Malagasy Kingfisher
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Malagasy Kingfisher
保护状况
Common Kingfisher
Malagasy Kingfisher
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Malagasy Kingfisher
About These Birds
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。