White-winged Tern vs Brown-headed Gull
Chlidonias leucopterus compared with Larus brunnicephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-winged Tern | Brown-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlidonias leucopterus | Larus brunnicephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.6 cm (16.4 in) | 66.8 cm (26.3 in) |
| Weight | 60.5 g (2.13 oz) | 584.0 g (20.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-winged Tern
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
About These Birds
White-winged Tern
White-winged Tern, 20–23 cm, breeds in wetlands from Eastern Europe to Central Asia and winters in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Australia. Breeding male: jet-black body contrasting with white wings. Insectivore; dips over marshes and rice paddies. Long-distance migrant.
Brown-headed Gull
Brown-headed Gull, 41–46 cm, breeds at high-altitude Tibetan lakes and Central Asian wetlands, wintering on coasts from India to Southeast Asia. Brown hood in breeding plumage; white wing mirrors. Piscivore and invertivore; follows fishing activity in coastal bays.