Atlantic White Tern vs Ring-billed Gull
Gygis alba compared with Larus delawarensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic White Tern | Ring-billed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gygis alba | Larus delawarensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) | 73.2 cm (28.8 in) |
| Weight | 138.0 g (4.87 oz) | 500.0 g (17.64 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
Least Concern
Ring-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.
Ring-billed Gull
Ring-billed Gull, 43–54 cm, is North America's most abundant gull, breeding on lakes from the Great Plains to the Great Lakes and wintering on all coasts. Adult has a distinctive black ring near bill tip, yellow legs. Omnivore; thrives on garbage, parking lots, and agricultural fields.