Swallow-tailed Gull vs Atlantic White Tern
Creagrus furcatus compared with Gygis alba
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Swallow-tailed Gull | Atlantic White Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creagrus furcatus | Gygis alba |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 81.8 cm (32.2 in) | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) |
| Weight | 695.0 g (24.52 oz) | 138.0 g (4.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Swallow-tailed Gull
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
About These Birds
Swallow-tailed Gull
Swallow-tailed Gull, 55–60 cm, is the world's only fully nocturnal gull, breeding on the Galápagos Islands and roosting on the Humboldt Current. Distinctive red orbital ring, black-and-white head, deeply forked tail. Feeds at sea at night on squid and fish attracted to surface by bioluminescence.
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.