Common Kingfisher vs European Robin
Alcedo atthis 对比 Erithacus rubecula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Kingfisher | European Robin |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Alcedo atthis | Erithacus rubecula |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Alcedinidae | Muscicapidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| 翼展 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 36.0 g (1.27 oz) | 18.0 g (0.63 oz) |
| 食性 | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | Insects, worms, and berries. Often follows gardeners and large animals to catch invertebrates disturbed from … |
| 产卵数 | 3-10 | 4-7 |
| 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 Robin
Woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and gardens across Europe. Remarkably tame around humans, especially in Britain.
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 Robin
Exquisite, melancholic melody of thin whistled phrases, rising and falling softly. Rich, warbling song year-round; both sexes sing. Alarm call is a sharp 'tic-tic-tic'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Kingfisher
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
European Robin
Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter; western European populations are largely resident.
保护状况
Common Kingfisher
European Robin
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 Robin
Olive-brown upperparts with a warm orange-red breast and face bordered by grey. White belly and undertail coverts.
Thin, pointed dark brown 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 Robin
英国的非官方国鸟。尽管外表亲切，却极具领地意识。全年鸣唱。