Little Gull vs Aleutian Tern
Hydrocoloeus minutus compared with Onychoprion aleuticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Gull | Aleutian Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrocoloeus minutus | Onychoprion aleuticus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.8 cm (17.2 in) | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 114.08333333333333 g (4.02 oz) | 104.88 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Gull
Vulnerable
Aleutian Tern
About These Birds
Little Gull
Little Gull, 25–30 cm, is the world's smallest gull, breeding in Eurasian wetlands and wintering on Atlantic coasts. Breeding adult has a full black hood; underwing is uniformly dark — unique among gulls. Feeds on insects over water in summer, small fish and invertebrates in winter.
Aleutian Tern
Aleutian Tern, 32–34 cm, breeds colonially in Alaska and Russian Far East, wintering in Southeast Asian waters — one of the most poorly tracked migrations among seabirds. Dark grey above, white below, black cap with white forehead. Piscivore; dives for small fish. Near Threatened.