Brown-headed Gull vs Cabot's Tern
Larus brunnicephalus compared with Thalasseus acuflavidus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown-headed Gull | Cabot's Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus brunnicephalus | Thalasseus acuflavidus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 66.8 cm (26.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 584.0 g (20.60 oz) | 220.25 g (7.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
Not Evaluated
Cabot's Tern
About These Birds
Brown-headed Gull
Brown-headed Gull, 41–46 cm, breeds at high-altitude Tibetan lakes and Central Asian wetlands, wintering on coasts from India to Southeast Asia. Brown hood in breeding plumage; white wing mirrors. Piscivore and invertivore; follows fishing activity in coastal bays.
Cabot's Tern
Cabot's Tern, 36–41 cm, closely resembles Sandwich Tern and was recently split; breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, wintering to South America. Black cap, yellow-tipped black bill. Coastal piscivore; plunge-dives in shallow bays and lagoons.