Pallas's Gull vs Aleutian Tern
Larus ichthyaetus compared with Onychoprion aleuticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pallas's Gull | Aleutian Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus ichthyaetus | Onychoprion aleuticus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 94.2 cm (37.1 in) | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 1413.3333333333333 g (49.85 oz) | 104.88 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pallas's Gull
Vulnerable
Aleutian Tern
About These Birds
Pallas's Gull
Pallas's Gull, 57–61 cm, is the world's largest hooded gull, breeding on Central Asian lakes and wintering in the Indian Ocean. Massive yellow bill with orange tip, black hood with white eye-crescents. Piscivore; plunge-dives and pirates food from other seabirds. Partially 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.