Common Kingfisher vs Shovel-billed Kookaburra
Alcedo atthis 对比 Dacelo rex
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Kingfisher | Shovel-billed Kookaburra |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Alcedo atthis | Dacelo rex |
| 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) | — |
| 体重 | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 275.5 g (9.72 oz) |
| 食性 | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | -- |
| 产卵数 | 3-10 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
共同栖息地
Common Kingfisher only
Shovel-billed Kookaburra only
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 …
Shovel-billed Kookaburra
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Shovel-billed Kookaburra
保护状况
Common Kingfisher
Shovel-billed Kookaburra
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
Shovel-billed Kookaburra
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。