Short-billed Gull vs Aleutian Tern
Larus brachyrhynchus compared with Onychoprion aleuticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Short-billed Gull | Aleutian Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus brachyrhynchus | Onychoprion aleuticus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 395.0 g (13.93 oz) | 104.88 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Short-billed Gull only
None
Aleutian Tern only
None
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Short-billed Gull
Vulnerable
Aleutian Tern
About These Birds
Short-billed Gull
Short-billed Gull, 40–45 cm, breeds in interior Alaska and western Canada, wintering on the Pacific coast. Recently split from Common Gull; slightly smaller with a shorter bill and more rounded head. Omnivore; often inland on grasslands and agricultural fields during migration. Migratory.
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.