Atlantic White Tern vs Short-billed Gull
Gygis alba compared with Larus brachyrhynchus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic White Tern | Short-billed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gygis alba | Larus brachyrhynchus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 138.0 g (4.87 oz) | 395.0 g (13.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Atlantic White Tern only
None
Short-billed Gull only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
Not Evaluated
Short-billed Gull
About These Birds
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.
Short-billed Gull
Short-billed Gull, 40–45 cm, breeds in interior Alaska and western Canada, wintering on the Pacific coast. Recently split from Common Gull; slightly smaller with a shorter bill and more rounded head. Omnivore; often inland on grasslands and agricultural fields during migration. Migratory.