Black-fronted Tern vs African Skimmer
Chlidonias albostriatus compared with Rynchops flavirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Tern | African Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlidonias albostriatus | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.9 cm (18.9 in) | 66.4 cm (26.1 in) |
| Weight | 93.0 g (3.28 oz) | 165.66666666666666 g (5.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Black-fronted Tern
Least Concern
African Skimmer
About These Birds
Black-fronted Tern
Black-fronted Tern, 27–30 cm, is Endemic and Near Threatened, breeding on South Island New Zealand river shingle beds. Orange bill, blue-grey body, black cap; juveniles brownish. Piscivore and insectivore; hovers and dips over braided rivers. Winters on nearby North Island and Australian coasts.
African Skimmer
African Skimmer: 36–42 cm, black-and-white skimmer with a long bright orange-yellow bill where the lower mandible is longer than the upper. Flies low over large rivers and lakes, cutting the water surface with the lower bill to catch fish. Resident and partial migrant along large rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. NT.