Common Kingfisher vs Emu
Alcedo atthis 对比 Dromaius novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Kingfisher | Emu |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Alcedo atthis | Dromaius novaehollandiae |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Casuariiformes |
| 科 | Alcedinidae | Dromaiidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 175.0 cm (68.9 in) |
| 翼展 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) |
| 体重 | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 45000.0 g (1587.33 oz) |
| 食性 | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | Plants, seeds, fruits, flowers, and insects. Swallows large stones and charcoal to grind food in … |
| 产卵数 | 3-10 | 5-24 |
| 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.
Emu
Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, scrublands, and semi-arid plains across Australia. Avoids dense forest and true desert.
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 …
Emu
Deep, resonant booming grunt 'e-moo', often repeated 3 times. Females give a deep drumming call produced by an inflatable throat pouch. Generally low-pitched and far-carrying.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Emu
Throughout mainland Australia. Absent from Tasmania, where the Tasmanian emu was driven to extinction by 1850.
保护状况
Common Kingfisher
Emu
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
Emu
Shaggy grey-brown plumage with double-shafted feathers giving a loose, hair-like appearance. Bare blue skin on the face and neck.
Broad, flat, dark grey bill
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。
Emu
The emu is the second-tallest living bird and the largest bird native to Australia. It is the only bird with calf muscles, enabling powerful running at up to 50 km/h. In the famous Emu War of 1932, the Australian military was deployed against crop-raiding emus — and the emus arguably won.