Atlantic White Tern vs Brown-hooded Gull
Gygis alba compared with Larus maculipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic White Tern | Brown-hooded Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gygis alba | Larus maculipennis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.4 cm (19.8 in) | 58.2 cm (22.9 in) |
| Weight | 138.0 g (4.87 oz) | 364.5 g (12.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Atlantic White Tern only
None
Brown-hooded Gull only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
Least Concern
Brown-hooded 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.
Brown-hooded Gull
Brown-hooded Gull, 35–38 cm, breeds on freshwater lakes and coastal areas of southern South America from Chile to Argentina. Reddish bill, brown-chocolate hood in breeding plumage. Coastal and inland omnivore; follows fishing boats and ploughs. Winters north along both coasts.