Relict Gull vs Aleutian Tern
Larus relictus compared with Onychoprion aleuticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Relict Gull | Aleutian Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus relictus | Onychoprion aleuticus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.0 cm (26.4 in) | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 516.75 g (18.23 oz) | 104.88 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Relict Gull
Vulnerable
Aleutian Tern
About These Birds
Relict Gull
Relict Gull, 44–46 cm, is a Vulnerable species breeding on remote saline lakes in Mongolia and northern China. Black hood with white eye-crescents, red bill, red legs. Very poorly known outside breeding season; winters on Yellow Sea coasts. Threatened by drought and wetland degradation.
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.