Heermann's Gull vs Aleutian Tern
Larus heermanni compared with Onychoprion aleuticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Heermann's Gull | Aleutian Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus heermanni | Onychoprion aleuticus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.2 cm (26.5 in) | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 448.26666666666665 g (15.81 oz) | 104.88 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Heermann's Gull
Vulnerable
Aleutian Tern
About These Birds
Heermann's Gull
Heermann's Gull, 46–51 cm, is distinctive — dark grey body, white head (breeding), red bill. Breeds almost entirely on Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California, then disperses north along the Pacific coast to British Columbia. Kleptoparasite; steals fish from Brown Pelicans. Near Threatened; range highly restricted.
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.