Caspian Tern vs Black-tailed Gull

Hydroprogne caspia مقارنةً بـ Larus crassirostris

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Caspian Tern Black-tailed Gull
الاسم العلمي Hydroprogne caspia Larus crassirostris
الرتبة Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
الفصيلة Laridae Laridae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 82,1 cm (32.3 in) 72,8 cm (28.7 in)
الوزن 656,0 g (23.14 oz) 675,0 g (23.81 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2-4 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Caspian Tern only

Black-tailed Gull only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Caspian Tern

Least Concern

Black-tailed Gull

About These Birds

Caspian Tern

Caspian Tern is the world's largest tern, 48–56 cm, wingspan 127–140 cm, with a massive blood-red bill. Found on all continents except Antarctica. Plunge-dives powerfully for large fish in coastal and freshwater habitats. Migratory; northern populations winter in the tropics. Loud, rasping call.

Black-tailed Gull

Black-tailed Gull, 44–48 cm, is common on East Asian coasts from Russia to China, Japan, and Korea. Grey mantle, white body, yellow bill with red spot and black subterminal band, yellow legs. Omnivore; very vocal, known as the 'cat gull' for its mewing calls. Migratory; winters south to Vietnam.

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