Atlantic White Tern vs Black-billed Gull
Gygis alba compared with Larus bulleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic White Tern | Black-billed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gygis alba | Larus bulleri |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) | 57.5 cm (22.6 in) |
| Weight | 138.0 g (4.87 oz) | 216.83333333333334 g (7.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
Near Threatened
Black-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.
Black-billed Gull
Black-billed Gull, 35–38 cm, is endemic to New Zealand, breeding on South Island braided riverbeds. All-white plumage with a slender black bill and black-tipped wings. Endangered; river modification and mammal predation depress breeding success. Insectivore and piscivore in river and coastal habitats.