Whiskered Tern vs Atlantic White Tern
Chlidonias hybrida compared with Gygis alba
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Whiskered Tern | Atlantic White Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlidonias hybrida | Gygis alba |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.4 cm (18.3 in) | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) |
| Weight | 84.5 g (2.98 oz) | 138.0 g (4.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Whiskered Tern
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
About These Birds
Whiskered Tern
Whiskered Tern, 23–25 cm, is a marsh tern breeding from Europe and Africa to Asia and Australia. Breeding plumage: dark grey below, black cap, red bill. Forages over freshwater marshes, dipping for insects and small fish. Short-distance migrant; winters in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Atlantic White Tern
Atlantic White Tern: 28–33 cm, wingspan 76–87 cm, ethereally white seabird with blue-grey bill, blue orbital ring, and large dark eyes. Breeds on tropical Atlantic islands including Ascension and Saint Helena; related species widespread across the Indo-Pacific. Nests on bare branches with no nest material. Feeds on small fish near the surface.