Atlantic White Tern vs Black-headed Gull
Gygis alba compared with Larus ridibundus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic White Tern | Black-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gygis alba | Larus ridibundus |
| 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) | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Atlantic White Tern only
None
Black-headed Gull only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Atlantic White Tern
Least Concern
Black-headed 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-headed Gull
Black-headed Gull, 38–44 cm, is one of Europe's commonest gulls, breeding across the Palearctic on wetlands and coasts. Chocolate-brown (not black) hood in summer, lost in winter leaving dark ear-spot. Omnivore; follows ploughs, scavenges in cities, dips for invertebrates. Migratory.