Australian Gull-billed Tern vs Andean Gull
Gelochelidon macrotarsa compared with Larus serranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Gull-billed Tern | Andean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gelochelidon macrotarsa | Larus serranus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 61.1 cm (24.1 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 246.66666666666666 g (8.70 oz) | 478.0 g (16.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australian Gull-billed Tern
Least Concern
Andean Gull
About These Birds
Australian Gull-billed Tern
Australian Gull-billed Tern, 38–42 cm, is a large, heavy-billed tern endemic to Australia, breeding in arid inland wetlands. Pale grey above, white below, with a robust black bill. Takes insects, small reptiles, and crabs rather than diving for fish. Nomadic in response to inland rainfall.
Andean Gull
Andean Gull, 45–48 cm, breeds at high-altitude Andean lakes from Colombia to Argentina, typically above 3000 m. Black hood in breeding plumage; white below with grey mantle. Largely insectivore, following cattle or foraging at lake edges. Partial altitudinal migrant descending to Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.