Common Kingfisher vs European Bee-eater
Alcedo atthis 对比 Merops apiaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Kingfisher | European Bee-eater |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Alcedo atthis | Merops apiaster |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Coraciiformes |
| 科 | Alcedinidae | Meropidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| 翼展 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) |
| 体重 | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 56.0 g (1.98 oz) |
| 食性 | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | Primarily bees, wasps, and hornets caught in flight. Removes stingers by beating prey against a … |
| 产卵数 | 3-10 | 4-10 |
| 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.
European Bee-eater
Open country with scattered trees, sandy banks, and river cliffs for nesting. Breeds in colonies in tunnels dug into earth banks.
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 …
European Bee-eater
A liquid, melodic 'pruik-pruik' or rolling 'prruup-pruup' in flight. Flocks give a distinctive far-carrying bubbling call audible before birds are seen. Considered a pleasant sound.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
European Bee-eater
Southern Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Winters in tropical Africa. A long-distance migrant.
保护状况
Common Kingfisher
European Bee-eater
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
European Bee-eater
Richly colored with a chestnut-brown crown and back, golden-yellow scapulars, turquoise-blue underparts, and a black eye stripe. Central tail feathers are elongated.
Long, slender, slightly decurved black 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。
European Bee-eater
拥有栗色、金色和绿松石色的彩虹色羽毛。能熟练地去除蜂刺。在长达2米的隧道形巢穴中繁殖。