Caspian Tern vs Heermann's Gull

Hydroprogne caspia مقارنةً بـ Larus heermanni

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Caspian Tern Heermann's Gull
الاسم العلمي Hydroprogne caspia Larus heermanni
الرتبة Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
الفصيلة Laridae Laridae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Near Threatened
الطول
طول الجناح 82,1 cm (32.3 in) 67,2 cm (26.5 in)
الوزن 656,0 g (23.14 oz) 448,26666666666665 g (15.81 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2-4 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Caspian Tern only

Heermann's Gull only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Caspian Tern

Near Threatened

Heermann's 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.

Heermann's Gull

Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.

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