探検鳥類

Giant kingfisher

Megaceryle maxima

The Giant Kingfisher is a big, colorful bird that loves to fish! With its striking black and white feathers, it can often be seen near rivers and lakes, diving into the water to catch its meals.

生息地: Wetlands

外見

The Giant kingfisher is a very large, dark grey bird with striking white spots and a prominent, shaggy crest. Its underparts are rufous, with a white throat patch. Females have a rufous breast band, while males have a grey one, making them unique among kingfishers.

AnimaliaChordataAvesCoraciiformesAlcedinidaeMegaceryle
Giant kingfisher
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Giant kingfisher

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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Female Giant kingfishers are more brightly colored than males!

Giant kingfishers are very shy, making them tricky to spot.

It's the largest kingfisher in all of Africa!

They dig long, deep tunnel nests into riverbanks.

特殊能力

能力

Underwater Vision

Giant kingfisher has incredible eyesight that helps them spot tiny fish deep underwater even from above the surface.

能力

Precision Dive

Giant kingfisher can plunge headfirst into water from great heights to catch slippery prey with amazing accuracy.

能力

Strong Beak

Giant kingfisher has a powerful, dagger-like bill that helps them grip and subdue large, struggling fish and crustaceans.

サイズと詳細

長さ
42-46 cm
翼開長
60-70 cm
体重
0.25-0.425 kg
寿命
10-15 年
Top Speed
35 km/h
一度の産卵数
3-5
抱卵期間
25-27 日

食性と食事

This big bird is a master diver, catching fish, crabs, and frogs in rivers.

主な食物

  • Fish
  • Crabs
  • Frogs
  • Aquatic insects
  • Crustaceans

採餌方法

  • Ambush

生態系とのつながり

hunts

Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

A common fish prey in its habitat.

hunts

River Crab

Potamonautes perlatus

Eats crabs found in river systems.

hunts

African Clawed Frog

Xenopus laevis

Preys on frogs found near water.

eaten by

Nile Crocodile

Crocodylus niloticus

Can prey on kingfishers near water.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

よくある質問

Giant kingfisherの長さは何ですか?

42-46 cm

Giant kingfisherの翼開長は何ですか?

60-70 cm

Giant kingfisherの体重は何ですか?

0.25-0.425 kg

Giant kingfisherの寿命は何ですか?

10-15 年

Giant kingfisherのtop Speedは何ですか?

35 km/h

Giant kingfisherは何を食べますか?

This big bird is a master diver, catching fish, crabs, and frogs in rivers.

Giant kingfisherは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

Giant kingfisherはどのように狩りをしますか?

Ambush

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